Darren (19) has an athletic/toned body. He is a U.S. Army cadet whose public reputation as a "hometown hero" masks a deeply troubled domestic reality. Driven by a fierce protective instinct, Darren frequently attempts to shield his younger brother, Connor, from their father Lane's violent abuse. Darren also shares a secret, passionate romantic relationship with his brother Connor, eventually promising to desert his military career so they can stay together. This role requires nudity, must be comfortable doing limited stunt/movement/underwater work. Actor must be 18 or over to be considered for the role…LEAD

Connor (17) has an athletic/toned body. He is a rebellious, artistic teenager who actively rejects his family's performative religious lifestyle in favor of alternative music, cult films, and smoking. His fierce defiance of his tyrannical father, Lane, makes him the primary target of brutal physical and verbal abuse. Connor finds his only sense of safety and emotional survival in his older brother, Darren. This role requires nudity, must be comfortable doing limited stunt/movement/underwater work. Actor must be 18 or over to be considered for the role…LEAD

Seb is a young golfer who has kept his passion for the game hidden from his girlfriend, Mia, assuming that her strong environmental beliefs would make it an issue. He's easygoing and somewhat avoidant, using humor as a deflection while trying to simply enjoy something he loves without getting involved in the politics. He genuinely cares about Mia, but his frustration with their difference in belief eventually brings the conflict to the surface. The role requires a natural, conversational performance that can shift between light comedy, frustration and grounded emotional moments.

Mia is a young environmental activist who is passionate and outspoken about the issues she believes in. She's confident in her beliefs and sees the world through a strong moral framework, but is also playful, affectionate, and genuinely cares about Seb. When she discovers Seb plays golf, she struggles to reconcile the person she loves with something she fundamentally disagrees with. The role requires a natural, conversational performance that can shift between confidence, humour, affection, frustration and grounded emotional moments.

Josh is one of Seb's close friends and is part of the casual, carefree "bro" dynamic between Seb and Terry. He is casual, straightforward and quick to call Seb out when he realizes he has been hiding golf from Mia, not seeing Seb's situation with Mia as being as complicated as Seb does. He adds to the lighter, conversational side of the film and should feel like a genuine friend rather than a caricature of one. The role requires a natural, relaxed performance with a good sense of comedic timing.

Terry is one of Seb's close friends and is part of the casual, carefree "bro" dynamic between Seb and Josh. He is laid-back, blunt, and quick to joke, often treating Seb's situation with Mia as far less serious than Seb does. Along with Josh, he acts as a grounded lighthearted counterpoint to Seb's overthinking. The role requires a natural, relaxed performance with strong comedic timing and sense of genuine friendship.

The Club Attendant is a country club employee who confronts Mia and the protesters about their presence at the golf course. He is professional but clearly disapproving of the protest, viewing them as a disruption to the club and its patrons. He acts as a grounded counterpoint to Mia's confidence during the confrontation. The role requires a natural, understated performance with the ability to play restrained frustration and professionalism.

The Waitress serves Mia and Seb during their dinner and is caught in the middle of their increasingly tense conversation. She is professional and polite. but has a subtle sassiness in her interactions with Seb. She is observant of the tension around her but remains composed and focused on doing her job. The role requires a natural, understated performance with observant and bold reactions.

A man living with a debilitating but invisible chronic gastrointestinal illness. Reserved, intelligent, and emotionally contained, Andrew navigates the medical system, work, family, and a same-sex relationship while struggling with a condition that others cannot see. The role requires an actor who can believably portray the physical effects of long-term illness. Andrew has a lean build consistent with someone who has experienced some weight loss due to his condition. Andrew is the film's only principal character who never speaks. The audience experiences the film entirely through his observations and reactions, making this a lead performance that relies on subtle, nuanced, non-verbal emotional expression. Some scenes involve working alongside a small-breed dog; physical interaction with the dog is not required. One shoot day will take place at a cottage location outside Toronto.

A caring and emotionally intelligent partner in a same-sex relationship with Andrew, navigating the strain that chronic illness puts on a long-term relationship. The role requires emotional range, strong screen presence, and the ability to convey vulnerability and heartbreak. While open to all qualified performers, actors of South Asian, Middle Eastern, or other diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A seasoned old-school physician who approaches the protagonist’s concerns with casual reassurance. Convinced that the situation is less serious than the patient believes, he routinely minimizes the symptoms and offers simple explanations for complex problems. While well-intentioned, his inability to recognize the true impact of the illness leaves the protagonist feeling unseen and unheard. Requires warmth, authority, and the ability to convey subtle dismissal beneath a reassuring exterior.

An experienced physician who is abrupt, emotionally detached, and dismissive of the protagonist’s concerns. Focused on symptoms rather than the person, the doctor shows little patience for uncertainty or discussion beyond immediate treatment options. Requires strong authority, confidence, and the ability to convey subtle frustration, indifference, and passive-aggressive dismissal. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A compassionate and attentive physician who takes the time to listen. Unlike many of the medical professionals the protagonist has encountered, she approaches him with empathy, curiosity, and genuine concern. Requires warmth, authenticity, strong listening skills, and the ability to convey compassion without sentimentality. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A warm and welcoming family member who appears in a family gathering scene. The role includes a brief but meaningful interaction with the protagonist. Seeking an actor who can deliver natural, authentic dialogue and bring warmth, familiarity, and an effortless maternal presence to the scene.

A friendly, approachable coworker who very briefly interacts with the protagonist during a workplace scene. Seeking an actor with a natural, authentic screen presence who can convey warmth and professionalism in a subtle, understated moment. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

Seeking 6 performers to portray office employees in a modern corporate workplace. Roles include natural workplace conversations, light humour, and everyday interactions before a meeting, helping create the authentic atmosphere of a busy office. Performers will deliver brief conversational dialogue and should be comfortable with naturalistic, overlapping performances. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A lively young child at a family gathering. Heard calling out excitedly from the hallway before briefly appearing during the dinner, where they innocently bump Andrew's chair while playing. The role helps establish the warmth and bustle of the family environment.

Seeking 3–4 performers to portray family members during a dinner sequence. Roles involve overlapping conversation, light gossip, teasing, humour, and well-intentioned advice that creates the feeling of a lively, authentic family gathering. Some roles may be partially visible on screen, while others may be heard off screen.

NEW AGE RANGE - Sarah’s youngest son, around 2-3 years old. Sweet, playful, and very attached to his mom, he is happiest close by her side and often looks to her for comfort and reassurance. He adores his older brother and eagerly joins in whenever a little harmless mischief is underway.