Viridiana

A devout, sheltered novice who seeks to live a life of charitable virtue. Her idealism is tested by real-world temptations and a traumatic encounter that challenges her faith in the convent and in herself. She ultimately channels her compassion into shelter for the marginalized, even as she navigates complex moral terrain.

A reclusive, decaying aristocrat who clings to wealth and control. He manipulates Viridiana with a twisted sense of duty and desire, and his suicide shatters the apparent order of the household. His legacy complicates notions of virtue and ownership.

A practical caretaker who runs the estate and serves as a moral catalyst within the household. She orchestrates the arrival of the beggars at times and ultimately involves the police when the situation spirals. Her loyalty to the estate vs. her own ambitions adds tension to the narrative.

The illegitimate son who emerges to renovate the neglected property and becomes involved with Viridiana and Ramona. His presence unsettles the old order and drives a wedge between the two generations within the house.

Jorge's girlfriend who grows bored with provincial life and Viridiana's influence. Her departure signals the fragility of relationships under pressure and the escape from constraints.

A member of the beggar troupe who participates in the mansion's downfall, from scavenging to staging a Last Supper parody and finally joining the revelry. Her presence embodies social outsiders and the chaos they unleash on the household.