Profesor Gavrilo / Simon / Pokojni Ratomir / Gazda Pera / Aleksa Pantić (played by Lazar Ristovski) is a protagonist in The Optimists.
A central multifaceted figure appearing across multiple vignettes as a hypnotist, a deceased father, a ruthless slaughterhouse owner, a fearful victim of rape, and a fraudulent faith healer. He embodies the film's themes of desperation, exploitation, and false hope in a post-disaster society. Marina (played by Bojana Novaković) is a protagonist in The Optimists.
A young female employee of a sleazy businessman. She is the victim of a rural rape orchestrated by her employer, highlighting themes of power imbalance and exploitation. Inspektor (played by Petar Božović) appears in The Optimists.
A police officer who arrives in the flood-affected village. He represents institutional authority and brutality, arresting and interrogating the hypnotist based on villagers' accusations. Pipović (played by Tihomir Arsić) appears in The Optimists.
A corrupt and ruthless businessman who exploits his vulnerable employees. He takes Marina to a rural area and rapes her, demonstrating systemic abuse of power. Mali Dimitrije (played by Lazar Milošević) appears in The Optimists.
Dr Milo Petrović (played by Nebojša Glogovac) appears in The Optimists.
A physician summoned to the slaughterhouse. He quickly discerns that the owner's complaint about his heart is actually a cover to treat the boy's disturbing psychological condition. Stariji policijski inspektor (played by Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović) appears in The Optimists.
Žena kojoj je nestala tašna (played by Olga Odanović) appears in The Optimists.
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Characters
Profesor Gavrilo / Simon / Pokojni Ratomir / Gazda Pera / Aleksa Pantić
(played by Lazar Ristovski) — protagonist
A central multifaceted figure appearing across multiple vignettes as a hypnotist, a deceased father, a ruthless slaughterhouse owner, a fearful victim of rape, and a fraudulent faith healer. He embodi...
Marina
(played by Bojana Novaković) — protagonist
A young female employee of a sleazy businessman. She is the victim of a rural rape orchestrated by her employer, highlighting themes of power imbalance and exploitation.
Inspektor
(played by Petar Božović) — supporting
A police officer who arrives in the flood-affected village. He represents institutional authority and brutality, arresting and interrogating the hypnotist based on villagers' accusations.
Pipović
(played by Tihomir Arsić) — supporting
A corrupt and ruthless businessman who exploits his vulnerable employees. He takes Marina to a rural area and rapes her, demonstrating systemic abuse of power.
Mali Dimitrije
(played by Lazar Milošević) — supporting
Dr Milo Petrović
(played by Nebojša Glogovac) — supporting
A physician summoned to the slaughterhouse. He quickly discerns that the owner's complaint about his heart is actually a cover to treat the boy's disturbing psychological condition.
Stariji policijski inspektor
(played by Miodrag 'Miki' Krstović) — minor
Žena kojoj je nestala tašna
(played by Olga Odanović) — minor
Kockar
(played by Milorad Kapor) — minor
Šef kazina
(played by Ivan Bekjarev) — minor
Bolesni mladić
(played by Nebojša Milovanović) — supporting
A 12-year-old boy obsessed with his father's slaughterhouse business. His disturbing behavior leads to his confinement and the doctor's visit.
Ilijina majka
(played by Gordana Marić) — minor
Majka bolesnog mladića
(played by Aleksandra Pleskonjić Ilić) — minor
Simonova žena
(played by Danica Ristovski) — minor
Ilijin stric
(played by Vladimir Jevtović) — minor
Bolničar
(played by Milan Tomić) — minor
Nervozni čovek
(played by Boro Stjepanović) — minor
Otac slepe devojke
(played by Slavko Štimac) — supporting
The father of a blind girl who is part of the group of disabled and ill individuals targeted by the fraudulent faith healer.
Golub
(played by Dragan Jovanović) — supporting
A member of the group of people with disabilities and illnesses seeking a miracle cure from the fraudulent faith healer.
Baba kockarka
(played by Mira Banjac) — supporting
An elderly woman recently diagnosed with a terminal illness who experiences an inexplicable winning streak on slot machines. She becomes a focal point for Ilija's hopes.
Story Analysis
A series of vignettes exploring human resilience, deception, and unwavering hope amidst adversity.
