Factory worker posing as a Realist contact but actually a double agent.
The Thief is the seemingly helpful passerby who offers to drive the First Blind Man home after the man's sudden blindness at an intersection. Instead, he steals the man's car. He is later among the people confined in the asylum, where worsening conditions and the collapse of social order affect the survivors.
Thomas is an introverted gay man who owns and operates an exotic pet store. He secretly profits from smuggling rare bird eggs, and Francis discovers the scheme through his financial records. Francis blackmails Thomas into visiting Exotica and touching Christina, using the encounter to pursue his plan against Eric.
A restorer hired by Charles Morritz to perform work on the Red Violin before its varnish is tested.
Pepe is a gangster in Havana whom Harry visits to pay a debt, warning Jack to keep quiet during the stop. After escaping Anders’s warehouse, Jack turns to Pepe for help, but barely gets away with his life. Pepe’s brief encounters with Harry and Jack show the danger surrounding them in the city.
Medical professional who assesses Steve Miller and predicts a poor outcome with post-coma unresponsiveness. This prognosis directly influences Frank's decision to withdraw life-sustaining treatment.
Robert’s older mentor, Phil encourages him at the Manhattan bar to approach Daphne. He later tells Robert that he hired Daphne to sleep with him as a birthday present. This revelation prompts Robert to confront Daphne about the arrangement, making Phil an important catalyst in the conflict between the two leads.
Russel is an aspiring serial killer whom Ramona encounters while searching across Northern Ontario. Although he has studied the profession thoroughly, he does not know where to begin, making him one of the odd characters she meets on the road.
Greenbaum is identified as one of the miniseries' major characters and is described as a fictional or composite character. The provided synopsis does not specify his actions or relationship to Pierre Trudeau, so no further role in the story can be established from the available information.
Dietmar is a German poet at the Iranian festival who initially dismisses Rosie's poetic style and fascination with Paris. After his satire about dogs eating expensive food is badly received, Rosie calms him and proposes an improvised slam. Their successful performance leads Dietmar to reconcile with her.
Resident of the apartment building whose interactions drive the film's interwoven comedic narratives.
Nathan is a persistent suitor of Alessa. When she wants to spurn him, she takes hold of her new neighbor Ben and kisses him. This encounter helps set the course for Alessa and Ben's later relationship; the plot summary provides no further details about Nathan.
Don McKellar has 91 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work is anchored in the David Cronenberg Body Horror universe with 1 titles. Signature works include eXistenZ, Exotica, Crimes of the Future. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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