Love Hurts - Characters & Cast

His primary motivation is his all-consuming love for Renata. He is driven by the desire to be with her and to build a life where their different backgrounds do not matter. His artistic expression, particularly his graffiti, becomes intertwined with this motivation, serving as a testament to his love.

Ulises begins as a humble, artistically inclined young man rooted in his working-class environment. Meeting Renata awakens a passionate and defiant side of him. His journey is one of fighting for a love that society deems impossible. He evolves from a quiet teenager into a courageous lover who is willing to risk everything, ultimately facing the tragic consequences of a prejudiced world.

Renata is motivated by her deep, genuine love for Ulises and a growing desire for a life more authentic than the superficial world she was born into. She is driven to break free from the expectations and bigotry of her family to be with the person she truly loves.

Renata starts as a privileged, somewhat sheltered upper-class girl. Falling for Ulises forces her to confront the ugly prejudices of her own social circle and family. She transforms from a girl who follows the rules into a determined young woman who defies her parents and risks her comfortable life for love, demonstrating a strength and conviction she didn't know she had.

Francisco is motivated by jealousy, pride, and a deep-seated belief in his social superiority. He cannot accept that Renata would choose someone like Ulises over him. His actions are driven by a desperate need to reclaim his perceived property (Renata) and punish Ulises for crossing social boundaries.

Francisco is Renata's wealthy, arrogant, and possessive ex-boyfriend. He serves as the primary antagonist, embodying the classism and prejudice that Ulises and Renata must face. His character does not evolve; instead, his jealousy and sense of entitlement escalate throughout the film, leading him from bullying to orchestrating violence and ultimately to the tragic final act.

Mariana's motivations are complex, stemming from a mix of jealousy towards her sister, her own insecurities, and perhaps a misguided attempt to enforce her family's social rules. Her betrayal is fueled by overhearing the couple's plan to elope, leading her to alert Francisco.

Mariana is Renata's younger, alcoholic, and often resentful sister. Initially, she seems to be a troubled but peripheral character. However, her jealousy and bitterness grow, and she becomes a key instrument in the story's tragedy. Her arc is a descent into betrayal, as her actions directly lead to the film's devastating climax. She later shows remorse, but the damage is done.