Composed, warm, and quietly withholding, she carries herself with a natural ease that masks exhaustion and something unspoken beneath. Not impulsive by nature, she lives within the boundaries expected of her, until, on this single summer day, she chooses to break from them. Faced with her own mortality, she reaches for a fleeting moment of freedom, both for herself and as a final, unspoken lesson to her daughters: to impart that with adversity comes strength. PRODUCTION NOTES: This role requires a performer with a valid driver's license, and who is a confident swimmer - able to do the backstroke; significant scenes are filmed outdoors at a lake in August with some being in the water. A certified lifeguard will be present at all times during water scenes. This role includes scenes requiring implied nudity, handled with care and absolute discretion, and full consent protocols in place. Details will be discussed with the actor prior to any filming. Nudity Rider required as per ACTRA.

Guarded and inward, Mia protects herself by resisting what she cannot control. Her fear, rooted in a past moment she refuses to revisit, manifests as defiance, withdrawal, and quiet observation. She watches more than she speaks, always measuring, always holding back. But beneath that resistance is a deep vulnerability, and over the course of a single afternoon, she is pushed, reluctantly, toward a first step in confronting both the water and the larger unknowns waiting ahead. PRODUCTION NOTES: This role requires a confident swimmer; one of the shoot dates will be filmed outdoors at a lake in August with some scenes being in the water. Mia enters the water in an undershirt and cartwheel shorts; water scenes are filmed in standing-level water and include floating. Wardrobe has been selected with age-appropriateness and comfort in mind, and all water scenes will be conducted with full discretion and care. A certified lifeguard will be present at all times during water scenes. A parent or guardian must also be present on set throughout. Nudity Rider required as per ACTRA. WARDROBE NOTES: Mia wears modest, age-appropriate 1990s summer clothing. She remains fully covered throughout, including in water scenes, wearing a T-shirt and cartwheel shorts/swim-safe underlayers. Outer Clothing: Oversized summer tee Cartwheel / Biker Shorts Sandals Water Scene: oversized T-shirt Swim-safe bloomers/bathing-suit bottoms.

On the cusp of adolescence, Nancy moves between irritation and instinctive compassion. Sharp-tongued and dismissive on the surface, she masks her own awareness of the family’s fracture with humor and bite. Unlike Mia, she doesn’t resist what’s coming, she accepts it, even if she can’t articulate it. When it matters, her toughness gives way to patience, becoming the quiet bridge between mother and sister, guiding Mia forward where she cannot yet go alone. PRODUCTION NOTES: This role requires a confident swimmer; one of the shoot dates will be filmed outdoors at a lake in August with some scenes being in the water. Nancy enters the water in a sports bra and biker shorts; water scenes are filmed in standing-level water and include floating. Wardrobe has been selected with age-appropriateness and comfort in mind, and all water scenes will be conducted with full discretion and care. A certified lifeguard will be present at all times during water scenes. A parent or guardian must also be present on set throughout. Nudity Rider required as per ACTRA. WARDROBE NOTES: Nancy wears age-appropriate mid-1990s summer clothing. For water scenes, she remains in modest, time period-appropriate underlayers (sports bra/crop top and biker shorts), maintaining full comfort and conservative coverage throughout. Outer Clothing: Oversized 90s summer tee, tank, or cropped floral blouse/dress Denim shorts, biker shorts, or cotton shorts Sneakers or sandals Water Scene: Sports bra/crop top + biker shorts

- OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITES - OPEN TO ALL GENDERS - WE ARE CASTING X11 ROLES WITH PEOPLE BETWEEN THESE AGE RANGES - WE WILL REACH OUT IF SELECTED FOR 1 OF THE 11 ROLES LISTED BELOW ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ROLES WE ARE CASTING ARE ALL LISTED BELOW Female Office Worker #1 (30s-50s) Female Office Worker #2 (30s to 60s) Male Parent (30s) Child #1 (between ages of 5-10) Man (30s-40s) Elderly Mother (60s-75) Younger Man (20s-30s) Male Client #1 (20s-70s) Female Client #2 (20s-70s) Grandfather (60-70) Grandmother (60-70)

- OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITES - Someone visibly pregnant. Medium to large bump would be ideal. - We will reach out to anyone who submits to gather more photos of baby bump.

Justine is a hands on, do it yourself kind of person. She does not suffer fools. She acts quickly, sometimes steamrolling her way forward without fully considering the feelings of others. She will stand her ground when she needs to. Justine is a BIRACIAL woman who lives in Scarborough. The script describes her as having one parent who is Black and another who is white. However, we will review submissions from performers who do not match this exact description. For this role, we request availability for 4 days of production and 2 days for rehearsals.

Alan keeps to himself and hates being disturbed. In general, he will play the skeptic. He’s not afraid to challenge other people’s assumptions. As a coping strategy, Alan often distances himself through sarcastic remarks and humour. Alan is a KURDISH man who lives in Scarborough. Note: The script calls for someone who is Kurdish, but we accept submissions from other ethnicities. For this role, we request availability for 4 days of production and 2 days for rehearsals

Tony immigrated to Hong Kong and had a family in his thirties. He’s now retired, and doesn’t like to leave his house. Ruth and Chris are his two children. The script describes this role as an elderly Chinese man. Looking for someone who can speak Cantonese. The sides for this role are written in English. Please translate as you best see fit. Performer for this role will only be required for one day of shooting and one additional rehearsal day. A performer in this role will be offered a 100CAD honorarium.

As a second generation Canadian with parents from Hong Kong, and the oldest of two siblings, Ruth regularly assumes the role of interpreter. She’s not afraid to take the lead when the situation demands. The script describes this role as a middle aged Chinese woman. Looking for someone who can speak Cantonese. The sides for this role are written in English. Please translate as you best see fit. Performer for this role will only be required for one day of shooting and one additional rehearsal day. A performer in this role will be offered a 100CAD honorarium.

The script describes this role as a Chines man in his thirties. Performer for this role will only be required for one day of shooting and one additional rehearsal day. A performer in this role will be offered a 100CAD honorarium.

The Indigenous host will guide participants through the adventure, introduce challenges, comment on performances, and lead the Sharing Circle discussions around the fire, where participants reflect on the day's challenge, highlight successes and struggles, and hear feedback from the mentors... She will be like a "big sister" to the participants and should be comfortable in the outdoors. Improv and hosting experience an asset.

The Indigenous host will guide participants through the adventure, introduce challenges, comment on performances, and lead the Sharing Circle discussions around the fire, where participants reflect on the day's challenge, highlight successes and struggles, and hear feedback from the mentors... She will be like a "big sister" to the participants and should be comfortable in the outdoors. Improv and hosting experience an asset.

Una niña extraordinariamente resiliente que ha crecido demasiado rápido. Obligada por las circunstancias a convertirse en cuidadora de su propia madre, Ema sobrevive entre la pobreza, la enfermedad y el abandono sin perder su capacidad de amar. Inteligente, valiente y profundamente empática, posee una madurez emocional impropia de su edad, aunque debajo de esa fortaleza sigue existiendo una pequeña que solo desea una familia normal. Es el corazón de la historia y el motor que provoca el reencuentro de una familia destruida.

Heredero de una poderosa dinastía empresarial, atractivo, brillante y exitoso, pero emocionalmente devastado. Durante siete años ha vivido consumido por la culpa tras creer que sus decisiones provocaron la muerte de la mujer que amaba y del hijo que esperaban. Detrás de su apariencia fría y controlada existe un hombre profundamente romántico, incapaz de olvidar su primer amor. Su viaje es el de un hombre roto que recibe una segunda oportunidad para recuperar a su familia y redimirse de los errores que han definido su vida.

Una mujer dulce, noble y sacrificada que siempre puso el bienestar de los demás por encima del suyo. Cuando su esposo enfermó, trabajó hasta el agotamiento para mantenerlo con vida, incluso estando embarazada. Tras sobrevivir a una tragedia que todos creyeron fatal, terminó atrapada en años de pobreza extrema y enfermedad. A pesar del daño físico y emocional que ha sufrido, sigue conservando un instinto maternal feroz y una inmensa capacidad de amor. Es la gran heroína silenciosa de la historia.

Patriarca de la familia Linares. Un hombre poderoso, orgulloso y acostumbrado a controlar todo a su alrededor. Su clasismo y obsesión por preservar el legado familiar desencadenaron la tragedia central de la historia. Sin embargo, detrás de su dureza existe un padre que carga con la culpa de haber destruido la felicidad de su propio hijo. Su arco transita de antagonista implacable a un hombre desesperado por reparar el daño que provocó.

Bella, sofisticada y ambiciosa. Está convencida de que merece convertirse en la esposa de Adrián y ocupar el lugar de señora Linares. Acostumbrada al privilegio y al poder, ve a Graciela y Ema como obstáculos que deben ser eliminados. Manipuladora, impulsiva y cruel cuando se siente amenazada, representa la principal fuerza antagonista contemporánea de la historia. Su obsesión por el estatus la lleva constantemente a cruzar límites peligrosos.

Asistente personal y hombre de confianza de Adrián. Eficiente, leal y extremadamente competente. Ha permanecido al lado de su jefe durante los años más oscuros de su vida, convirtiéndose en una extensión de su voluntad. Aunque suele actuar desde la lógica y la protección de los intereses de Adrián, muchas veces sus decisiones terminan complicando emocionalmente las situaciones.

Madre de Vanesa y miembro de una familia poderosa. Elegante, estratégica y profundamente consciente de las diferencias de clase. Considera que las relaciones son alianzas que deben beneficiar a las familias involucradas y ve a Graciela como una amenaza para el futuro que imaginó para su hija. Su aparente refinamiento esconde una enorme capacidad de manipulación.