Krpa (played by Rene Bitorajac) is a protagonist in Metastases.
Antisocial football hooligan and Croatian War of Independence veteran who constantly abuses his wife. He frequently insults and physically attacks others for complaining about his behavior. In the final scene, he robs a betting shop and engages in a foot chase with police. Filip (played by Franjo Dijak) is a protagonist in Metastases.
Drug addict who completes a three-year rehabilitation program in Spain. Upon returning to Zagreb, he reunites with his friends and attempts to stay clean under parental pressure. He later travels to Sarajevo for heroin, hides drugs in potato bags at relatives' house, and faces border control complications. Dejo (played by Rakan Rushaidat) appears in Metastases.
Half-Serb son of a former Yugoslav officer who struggles with drug addiction and debt. He endures constant ethnic insults from Krpa, including being forced to kiss the Altar of the Homeland. He accompanies Filip to Sarajevo to purchase heroin. Kizo (played by Robert Ugrina) appears in Metastases.
Alcoholic cat lover and War of Independence veteran living with his mother. He attempts to join his friends for a football match but misses them, returns home to buy alcohol and cat food, and spends time caring for kittens in his backyard.
Metastases (2009) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Krpa
(played by Rene Bitorajac) — protagonist
Antisocial football hooligan and Croatian War of Independence veteran who constantly abuses his wife. He frequently insults and physically attacks others for complaining about his behavior. In the fin...
Filip
(played by Franjo Dijak) — protagonist
Drug addict who completes a three-year rehabilitation program in Spain. Upon returning to Zagreb, he reunites with his friends and attempts to stay clean under parental pressure. He later travels to S...
Dejo
(played by Rakan Rushaidat) — supporting
Half-Serb son of a former Yugoslav officer who struggles with drug addiction and debt. He endures constant ethnic insults from Krpa, including being forced to kiss the Altar of the Homeland. He accomp...
Kizo
(played by Robert Ugrina) — supporting
Alcoholic cat lover and War of Independence veteran living with his mother. He attempts to join his friends for a football match but misses them, returns home to buy alcohol and cat food, and spends t...
Key Relationships
Kizo → Dejo
(Alliance Teammate)
Filip → Kizo
(Alliance Teammate)
Filip → Dejo
(Alliance Partner)
Krpa → Dejo
(Conflict Abuser)
Krpa → Kizo
(Alliance Teammate)
Krpa → Filip
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
A gritty exploration of post-war Croatian youth navigating addiction, violence, and fractured friendships.
