Karl works for Derek, but he does not think of himself as an employee. In his mind, the clients he brings in, the deals he helps arrange, and the problems he handles make him an equal business partner. He believes Derek’s success is partly his success and expects to be treated and compensated accordingly. Karl’s attempts to assert himself occasionally expose that difference, especially when he asks for more money or recognition and Derek quickly reminds him who actually has the final say. Karl wants the respect and authority he believes he has already earned, creating a quiet resentment whenever Derek treats him like someone who simply works for him rather than beside him.

A reserved farm-boy who never wanted to join the army. He spends much of his time thinking about his estranged Fiancée. (Must be Iranian and fluent in Farsi!) Please note that the majority of this film will take place outdoors.

The group's domineering leader. Fiercely pro-military and dreams of becoming a high-ranking sergeant. Frequently picks on Aryan. (Must be Iranian and fluent in Farsi!) Please note that the majority of this film will take place outdoors.

Cocky and laidback with no real sense of urgency. Always cracking jokes and testing Darius' patience. (Must be Iranian and fluent in Farsi!) Please note that the majority of this film will take place outdoors.

The chronically anxious guy. Tries to mediate fights but often finds himself caught in the middle. (Must be Iranian and fluent in Farsi!) Please note that the majority of this film will take place outdoors.

Aryan's strict and traditional Father, who enlists him in the army without consulting him. (Must be Iranian and fluent in Farsi!) Please note that the majority of this film will take place outdoors.

Aryan's fiancée. Warm and loving. Seen briefly at the start. (Must be Iranian and fluent in Farsi!) Please note that the majority of this film will take place outdoors.

We are also looking for mature male actors to portray the older officers who arrest Aryan (and later, the group). They are the "face and voice" of the military. (Can originate from any Middle-Eastern / West-Asian background!) Please note that the majority of this film will take place outdoors.

Appearance: The "Woman" is caucasian, has a petite build, chin length light blonde hair with bangs, and light coloured eyes (green eyes are a bonus). She is dressed for a short rainy walk in the forest. (Note: appearance does not have to be an exact match). Role: The woman is walking in the rain with her dogs through a forested area. She follows one of her dogs into the woods off-trail and finds herself lost. There will be a dramatization of her falling on a slippery log, however, there will be NO STUNT work requiring falling down. After walking for quite some time trying to find her way back to a trail, the woman becomes exhausted, and lays down on the forest ground to rest with the dogs nearby. She becomes lost for quite some time. This role will be 1 day on set, and require the actor to be comfortable working / walking with medium-large sized dogs off-leash while outdoors. The dogs will have their own handlers for the project. This shoot day will be exterior shots, does not have scripted dialogue, and will be shot in a stylized manner.

Appearance: The "Man" is caucasian, stalky build, bald with a clean-shaven face. He is dressed casually in jeans and sweater/jacket. (Note: appearance does not have to be an exact match). Role: The man searches for his wife's vehicle. After unsuccessful searching, he reports his wife missing. This role will be 1 day on set. The shoot day will be both interior and exterior shots, does not have scripted dialogue, and will be shot in a stylized manner. This role may be working alongside other actors or volunteers.

An apologetic, hardworking local who feels guilty taking up a doctor’s time after struggling to access medical care, Troy believes he has a lingering flu until Maggie discovers concerning symptoms that require further testing.

A stressed-out mom attempting a much-needed solo camping getaway, Allison is friendly but a little anxious, only to realize that what she really wants is to be back home with her family

A nervous local suffering from severe, untreated migraines who is relieved to finally have a doctor listen to her concerns and eagerly embraces the possibility of treatment.

Another local seeking medical attention at the community blood drive, Patient 2 approaches Maggie for help just as she remains distracted by her concern for Troy.

A sensitive, imaginative young boy struggling to make sense of his mother's terminal illness. He wants to uncover the truth behind the changes to his mother, and reconcile his fears of losing her with the harsh truth of reality. Actor will be needed for rehearsals in October, dates TBC.

Slavic/Eastern European ethnic origin is preferred, but not required (the role requires several lines to be spoken in Serbian). A loving and nurturing woman whose terminal illness begins to strip away her warmth and humanity. She feels compelled to change her identity in order to protect her son, and prepare him for the harsh realities of life and death. Please note: This role contains a scene with partial nudity. Actor will be needed for rehearsals in October, dates TBC.

VINCE (19) A withdrawn young man who has become disconnected from the world around him. Vince initially struggles with motivation and even basic daily tasks, but discovers a sense of purpose when his cousin introduces him to running. What begins as a positive outlet quickly becomes an intense obsession. Vince becomes consumed by his pace, performance, and pushing himself further, leading to increasingly reckless and volatile behavior. Physical Description: Black. Male. Must convincingly portray someone in his early 20s and be physically capable of distance running. The role requires a strong physical performance and the ability to communicate emotion largely through behavior and facial expression, with relatively little dialogue. Performance Requirements: Must portray a significant transformation from withdrawn and lethargic to energetic, obsessive, and physically intense. Languages: French and English.

RANDY (26) Vince’s older cousin and closest source of support. Randy is warm, patient, dependable, and deeply protective of Vince, while also trying to build a career of his own. Despite holding a master’s degree in finance, Randy is struggling to find work and currently relies on a restaurant job. He continues to put Vince first, even as his own opportunities begin to slip away. As Vince’s passion for running develops into an obsession, Randy becomes increasingly concerned and is forced to confront how far he will go to protect his cousin. Physical Description: Black. Male. Must convincingly portray someone in his mid-to-late 20s and be physically capable of running and physical exertion. Performance Requirements: Requires an actor capable of conveying warmth, patience, frustration, urgency, and physical intensity. The relationship between Randy and Vince should feel genuine and familial rather than purely caretaker-oriented. Languages: French and English.

Electra's younger brother, sent away as a child. Returns home the golden boy who never met a party he didn't close: charismatic, aloof and wild. A true ensemble piece: all seven roles are equally weighted, with equal billing and no lead or supporting designations. The family is the protagonist.

The daughter. Years of open, unrelenting grief for her murdered father and sister have made her the one the house talks about in lowered voices. Ferocious, exposed, and impossible to look away from. A true ensemble piece: all seven roles are equally weighted, with equal billing and no lead or supporting designations. The family is the protagonist.