The Saint

A professional thief who adopts the alias 'The Saint' by using Catholic saints as cover, Simon operates with charm and precision. He is drawn into Emma’s world and torn between stealing the formula and protecting the woman he loves. His survivalist instincts and willingness to bend rules drive the chase from Moscow to the embassy and beyond.

An American electrochemist at Oxford, Emma develops the cold fusion formula that could transform energy production. She becomes the target of Tretiak’s plan and forms the focal point of Simon’s mission. Her intellect and resolve propel the plot forward, and her relationship with Simon evolves as danger mounts.

A billionaire oligarch and former Communist Party boss who sponsors Simon’s heists to influence oil markets and politics. He pursues Emma’s formula for personal gain and uses threats to control others. His scheme collapses when Botvin’s reactor proves the cold fusion work is real and Tretiak’s plan is exposed.

Son of Ivan Tretiak, he acts as a ruthless enforcer for his father’s schemes. He pursues Simon and Emma with henchmen, embodying brutal wealth-driven loyalty. His violent methods escalate the danger and test Simon’s resolve.

A well-meaning physicist who finalizes the cold fusion reactor and validates the formula’s viability. His work becomes the scientific backbone of the film’s resolution. He collaborates with Emma and serves as the moral compass in the plot.

A Scotland Yard inspector who tracks Simon’s alleged crimes and tries to bring him to justice. He provides procedural pressure and helps connect Emma to international authorities. His pursuit underscores the film’s cross-border investigative angle.

A Scotland Yard colleague who informs Emma of Simon’s status as a wanted thief. He acts as a counterweight to Teal, adding to the film’s sense of international pursuit. His role highlights the search for truth across borders.