The Best Offer - Characters & Cast

Initially motivated by professional excellence and a secret greed for art; later driven by a desperate need for a real human connection he never knew he lacked.

Transitions from a fastidious, controlling misanthrope to a vulnerable man in love, eventually ending as a broken figure clinging to a sliver of hope in a world of clocks.

Participating in a grand heist, though the film leaves a small window of ambiguity regarding whether she developed real feelings for Virgil.

Portrays herself as a fragile, agoraphobic victim to lure Virgil into her world, only to be revealed as a primary actor in a high-stakes robbery.

Driven by decades of resentment over Virgil's dismissal of his own artistic talent and his desire to finally 'beat' the master of authentication.

Maintains a front of a loyal, mediocre artist and partner-in-crime until his true nature as a vengeful mastermind is revealed.

Technical challenge and financial gain, though he leaves a message of genuine respect/regret for Virgil.

Appears as a brilliant, helpful mechanic and romantic advisor to Virgil, but is ultimately revealed as the technical architect of the deception.