Toxic

Lucille suffers a dissociative identity-like condition, believing she is Sid the male persona. Her mind alternates between self-perception and the life she leads as Sid, while others see her as Sid and she sees herself anew in moments of reflection. Her fragile grip on reality propels the plot and raises questions about guilt and responsibility.

A psychologist by training who tries to pull Lucille out of her delusion without exposing her directly. He watches for signs of her fracture while manipulating the information flow to others, showing both care and self-interest in a dangerous underworld.

The feared boss of the underworld, whose goons enforce control around the brothel and club. He embodies power, unpredictability, and the exploitation that threads through the crime-ridden environment.

A figure tied to the underworld who becomes involved in the chain of events leading to tragedy. Her presence heightens the moral ambiguity of the surrounding crimes.

Lucille's romantic interest within the shifting dynamics of Sid's life; she offers a possible connection to normalcy, which is tested by the line between illusion and reality.

A man who notices the Sid/Lucille persona and provides a temporary refuge, complicating the power dynamics and the protagonist's sense of safety.