A dissolute 19-year-old second-generation Greek Australian struggling with unemployment, drug use, and hidden sexuality. He clashes with his Marxist father, feels disconnected from his conventional friends, and engages in a volatile romantic and sexual encounter with Sean that ends in a fight. He is last seen reflecting on his meaningless life at Melbourne's docks.
An Anglo housemate who becomes Ari's romantic and sexual interest.
Ari's brother who provides housing and connects Ari to Sean.
A rebellious acquaintance with whom Ari shares a physical and ideological connection.
A free-spirited friend who embraces non-conformity and shares Ari's club outings.
A close friend whose conventional choices clash with Ari's rebellious nature.
A caring but anxious mother who supports Ari emotionally despite her concerns.
A strict, Marxist father who pressures Ari to conform to traditional responsibilities.
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