The film is based on a story by Corbijn and Bono, and includes several of the characters Bono created for the album. The plot focuses on a Parisian motorcycle officer, played by Saïd Taghmaoui; the character has become disillusioned with his life and the conflict between immigrants and the police in the city, causing him to leave to see his girlfriend in Tripoli.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Saïd TaghmaouiCop/Biker | Cop/Biker |
 Marta BarrioLone Dancer/Senor-Ita Dancer | Lone Dancer/Senor-Ita Dancer |
 Lizzie BrocheréWaitress | Waitress |
| JJanina WashingtonMain Senor-Ita Dancer | Main Senor-Ita Dancer |
| EElana ArgirosSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
| MMariam BellSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
 Selma BrookSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
 Cordelia BugejaSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
| SSandra De SousaSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
| EElisa EymerySenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
 Mona GoodwinSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
 Mercedes GrowerSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
 Georgina LeonidasSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
 Eva TecedeiroSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
| EElisa TerrenSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
| SSiren TurnerSenor-Ita Dancer | Senor-Ita Dancer |
| FFrancisco Javier Malia VazquezBarman | Barman |
 BonoSelf | Self |
 Adam ClaytonSelf | Self |
 The EdgeSelf | Self |
 Larry Mullen Jr.Self | Self |