Don't Be Bad - Characters & Cast

Driven by a desperate need to feel alive and a profound sense of responsibility for his sick niece, coupled with a deep-seated fear of being 'left behind' by his best friend.

Cesare's path is one of failed redemption. Despite his deep love for his family and his brief attempt to follow Vittorio into work, he is ultimately unable to suppress his volatile nature and the pull of his old habits, leading to his death.

Initially fueled by the terror of death (via overdose/hallucination), his motivation shifts to providing a stable life for Linda and her son, and 'saving' Cesare from himself.

Vittorio undergoes a radical transformation from a drug-addicted nihilist to a man seeking stability. His arc is defined by his struggle to integrate into society while maintaining his loyalty to the doomed Cesare.

Driven by the search for affection and stability in a chaotic world, eventually focusing on the survival of her child.

Initially Vittorio's drug-using girlfriend, she later becomes involved with Cesare. Her arc represents the cycle of dependency and eventually the hope for a new generation.

Seeking a partner who can provide security for her and her son, she acts as the catalyst for Vittorio's integration into the 'straight' world.

She provides the alternative reality Vittorio needs—a life based on family and responsibility rather than drugs and crime.