Women in Cellblock 9

Karine is one of the detainees subjected to relentless interrogation. She initially resists the torture but eventually breaks under pressure, demonstrating how fear and desperation erode resistance. Her attempts to aid an escape show a mix of resolve and vulnerability.

Barbara is one of the four women held in Cellblock 9 who endures torture alongside her fellow detainees. She resists pressure and maintains her silence for a time, until violence and betrayal force her to face the brutal reality of the prison. Her fate underscores the human cost of the regime.

Aida Moret is a prisoner who also resists the interrogation but is ultimately killed in the conflict with the guards. Her presence in Cellblock 9 highlights the peril faced by each detainee and the deadly consequences of resisting oppression.

Maria is an indigenous student caught in the propaganda dragnet of the revolution. She endures torture, including days without food or water, and is forced into a humiliating encounter with the commander and doctor. Her treatment illustrates the dehumanization aimed at political dissidents.

Dr. Milton is the camp doctor who supports the interrogation through various tortures. He embodies the medical-perverse aspect of power, enabling brutal acts in the name of control and order. His alliance with the camp commander shows how institutions can become instruments of cruelty.

The guard enforces orders and participates in the guards' brutality, assisting in the initial torture and the later violent pursuit of escapees. His actions reflect the impersonal brutality of the prison system and the danger the prisoners face from forceful authority.