Toxic Love

A desperate heroin addict who drags his friends through risky schemes in pursuit of his next fix. He grapples with guilt and a fragile sense of loyalty, oscillating between confrontations with Teresa and quiet moments seeking a way out with Michela. His flawed pragmatism drives the group, yet he is deeply affected by the consequences of their actions.

Impulsive and opportunistic, Enzo embodies the thrill and recklessness of the group's drug-fueled plan. He flirts with danger, striking deals and orchestrating short-term scores before chaos overtakes him. His actions push others toward spirals of crime and anxiety.

The practical, money-minded member who participates in schemes to fund the group’s addiction. He often acts as a stabilizing voice in the moment of a plan, then succumbs to the same destructive cycle. His loyalty is tested as violence and crime escalate.

Michela is determined to escape the addiction alongside Cesare, but is pulled back by the lure of drugs and the instability of their life. She shows a mix of care for Cesare and a stubborn resolve to change, making her both a hopeful figure and a casualty of circumstance.

A prostitute in Ostia who sells heroin, Teresa's world intersects with Michela's quest for relief and Cesare's desperation. She is both a victim of the drug economy and a catalyst for the trio’s conflicts, especially when money and trust are at stake.

A local artist who shares her stash and becomes a late-night refuge for the group. Her studio functions as a space of temporary escape and creative impulse, contrasting with the grim reality of addiction outside.

A pusher who is drawn to Loredana and uses her vulnerability for profit. He manipulates the drug market's dynamics and reveals how desire can cross into exploitation within the addiction cycle.

A young heroin-addicted girl pursued by Mario, whose vulnerability highlights the human cost of the drug trade. Her presence spots the tenderness and danger that mark the group's world.

Fresh out of prison, Massimo embodies the cycle of crime as a double-edged path to a quick fix and quick money. He rallies Cesare toward risky plans, testing the limits of trust and desperation.

Debora appears as part of the group dynamics, connected to Donna and the nightlife world through his relationship with Teresa’s circle. He embodies the gritty, intimate ties that frame the crisis and complicate choices under pressure.