A lonely local man whose years of alcoholism have taken a visible toll, Rob meets Mara for a night of heavy drinking that ends in a brief, transactional sexual encounter.

Reformed city-dweller, former news anchor for NBC, she’s enjoying her retirement on Canada’s east coast, hosting lively dinner parties and privy to all the town’s gossip.

Palestinian descent. Simon and Charlotte's sweet, playful daughter. Curious and affectionate, Ella quickly forms an innocent bond with Mara through games and laughter,

Speaks Spanish. One of the Mexican seasonal workers staying at the hostel, José is shy, generous, and quietly sensitive. He befriends Mara through simple acts of kindness: inviting her to play ping pong, sharing meals, teaching her his special way of making coffee, and eventually confiding how much he misses the young child he has not seen in years.

Speaks Spanish. One of the Mexican seasonal workers staying at the hostel, Manuel is warm, observant, and quietly paternal. He welcomes Mara into the group's daily routines with small gestures of generosity and acceptance, offering food, encouragement, and companionship without asking for anything in return.

Spanish speaking. Strong. One of the Mexican seasonal workers staying at the hostel. Confident, good-natured, and proud of the life he's building back home, Luis welcomes Mara into the group's nightly routines, encouraging her to join their ping-pong games and conversations.

Jean's retired husband. Nova Scotian born and raised, Frank is a gruff, practical man who is wary of opening his home to a stranger. Suspicious of Mara from the outset, he repeatedly objects to her staying in their late son's bedroom, but beneath his blunt exterior is a grieving father still struggling with an unimaginable loss.

The friendly, hipster bartender at O'Connell's Pub. Observant and quietly compassionate, they look after Mara without prying into her circumstances

The weary manager of a rundown hostel in Rome. Initially skeptical of Mara's attempt to barter cleaning work for a discounted room, he ultimately recognizes her desperation and quietly gives her a chance.

Mara's obstetrician, seen during a prenatal ultrasound in a flashback. Warm, professional, and reassuring, they share the joyful news that Mara is expecting a baby girl.

A young pregnant Nova Scotian woman living on the streets. Mara senses her vulnerability although drug addiction has left her hard looking.

Ethnicity: Black Benji is a good hearted young man, but also unorganized and aloof. He likes distancing himself from the stress of his family.

Ethnicity: Black Phoebe is a perfectionist who's organized and motivated. She's dedicated her life to pleasing her mother. Experience speaking French would be a bonus, but not required.

Ethnicity: Black Conrad is the reliable rock that grounds his siblings. He's bright and friendly on the outside, while also hiding a shameful secret.

Ethnicity: Black Locke is the overlooked middle child. His affection for his siblings is buried by his desire to outshine them, leading him to be dismissive and stubborn.

Ethnicity: Black Nella is loud and enthusiastic, a brash but well meaning ball of energy. She's super close with her sister Madeleine.

Ethnicity: Black Madeline is quiet but very smart, a budding piano player. She's super close with her sister Nella.

AFAB non-binary/genderqueer/gender diverse, 20s-30s, East Asian. Chinese heritage, ability to understand Mandarin is a plus. A former rebellious teenager, Lou was sent to a strict boarding school after punching a boy at an alcohol-fuelled party which caused a scandal during her father’s federal re-election campaign. She has been estranged from her father and his side of the family ever since. For Lou, part of the estrangement always felt like a rejection of her queer identity. Emotionally guarded, sharp, and self-reliant, Lou knows how to put on a smile and play nice when needed. When she learns that her cousin Sarah is marrying a woman with the family’s support, she’s not expecting her father - a former conservative cabinet minister to be there. And that’s why she decides to crash. To understand why Sarah has been granted the acceptance that Lou believes she was denied. And Lou arrives hoping to prove that she’s a different person now, someone that has rebuilt her life through her accomplishments in academia. Deep down, Lou hopes that there might finally be a place for her in the family again. Performers from the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to submit.

Female, 40-60s, Chinese. Proficiency in Mandarin required. Sarah’s mother. The founder of Kwan & Lewis LLP and older sister of Vincent, Lou and Jenn’s father. While demanding and calculating at work, she is known to be generous as a mentor and philanthropist. She has spent years helping manage her brother’s political career, learning to anticipate crises and contain it before they become out of control. Her instinct is to manage a situation before it manages her. Intimidating and imposing without ever needing to raise her voice, Elaine can be gentle and cruel at the same time. Elaine believes she is protecting the people she loves from truths they might not be ready to face. For her, control and protective lies are an act of care and love.

Female, 20s, East Asian, Chinese or mixed-Chinese heritage. Raised by a single mother, Sarah had a close bond with her uncle Vincent and saw him as a father figure. This is why after learning about his terminal diagnosis, she moved her wedding up in the hopes that he could be there. As a kid, Sarah idolized her older cousin Lou but was too young to understand or be told about what happened with Lou. She secretly hopes that Lou will come to her wedding, not only so that they can reconnect, but because she believes her uncle Vincent wants to reconcile with Lou before it’s too late. Warm, sensitive, and often puts other people’s needs before her own, Sarah is the closest thing the family has to neutral ground. Performers from the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to submit.