9 años, moreno, Centroamericano. RATÓN es el más pequeño del grupo. Solía vivir con su abuelo y lo extraña mucho, es tímido y muy pequeño. Puede ser Mexicano

Niña, 10 años, mexicana, tez morena. Jessica, hija de Manuela, originaria de Tlaxiaco, su madre y su padre cruzaron a Estados Unidos dejándola a ella y a su hermana menor, Dany, a cargo de su Abuela hasta poder mandarles dinero para que ellas crucen a alcanzarlos. Jess y Dany pasaron caminando y ahora se encuentran en un centro de detención en Texas. Bajo el resguardo del estado ambas están en espera de que sus padres consigan un buen abogado que les permita reunirse con ellos. Desgraciadamente el tiempo en el que pueden estar en la aduana es limitado y si no resuelven pronto los trámites legales ambas serán deportadas definitivamente. Al ser la mayor, trata de estar en control y serena mientras protege a su hermana en el peligroso trayecto y protege a sus padres de la realidad que sufren.

Niña, 8 años, mexicana, tez morena. Daniela, hija de Manuela. Originaria de Tlaxiaco su madre y su padre cruzaron a Estados Unidos Dejándola a ella y a su hermana mayor, Jessica, a cargo de su Abuela hasta poder mandarles dinero para que ellas crucen a alcanzarlos. Jess y Dany pasaron caminando y ahora se encuentran en un centro de detención en Texas. Bajo el resguardo del estado ambas están en espera de que sus padres consigan un buen abogado que les permita reunirse con ellos. Desgraciadamente el tiempo en el que pueden estar en la aduana es limitado y si no resuelven pronto los trámites legales ambas serán deportadas definitivamente. Es dulce y callada, trata de hacer su parte y obedecer a su hermana mayor.

Late 20’s, early 30’s, caucasian (brother is cast). An all round good, decent at everything, from sports to grades type of guy. Never remarkable at anything, but he was always smart, nice, and a loyal friend and brother. He considers himself lucky for getting to marry someone like Aubrey, and he’s probably right. He has trouble confronting people, and is really doing this whole end of the world anniversary party to support Aubrey. But the evening soon reveals cathartic opportunities for him as well.

Navigating the awkwardness of adolescence, Miguel is earnest, and longing for acceptance. He is eager to transition from casual visits to an official date with Camila. Miguel starts as a hopeful teenager striving for approval, ends up facing his past and finding a place to call home. Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent.

Strong-willed, caring, and protective, Chana is the matriarch of the family coping with loss. She just wants to protect her children so she’s initially cautious, evolving to a character fostering understanding and acceptance, providing a crucial guiding. Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent.

Determined, independent, and insightful, Camila represents resilience. She evolves from a girl seeking independence to someone understanding the importance of familial connections. Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent.

Confident, assertive, and filled with resentment, Mario is a key figure in the family dynamic. Reveals deep-seated animosity towards Miguel’s father, shaping the family’s perception of him. He unveils layers of family history, contributing to the film’s central conflicts and resolution. Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent.

Playful, innocent, and honest, Luis is the youngest sibling bringing lightheartedness to the family scenes. He acts as the curious voice and comic relief, representing the innocence of childhood. Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent.

Angelic and sweet. Tere adds innocence to the family scenes and contributes to the film’s overall warm. She represents the tender side, enhancing the film’s emotional impact. Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent.

Speaking role - Female - Early to Mid 50’s - Any Ethnicity This woman is polished, put together, and has a quiet confidence – she clearly cares about her well-being. She is a happy and content human, who LOVES the LD app and its host of benefits and is therefore excited to share these benefits with us.

Rodion is the scheming type, and has devised a way for them to escape together. He is a short and skinny man ideally under 5 ft 9 inches, also early 30s. His faith is unwavering, and there isn’t a shred of doubt in his mind that The Redwoods will provide. He is fiending for freedom and believes that The Redwoods are his only ticket out of his way of life.

A strong worker, Zubarev has been providing for his family at the coal mine since he was 18. Now in his thirties, the years of mindless manual labor have eaten away at his soul. He is a larger man, and ideally would be above 6 ft tall and in his early 30s. Above all, Zubarev wants freedom, but is skeptical of what The Redwoods have to offer.

Female, late 30s - early 40s, any ethnicity. She is an independent, intelligent success, warm yet deeply sardonic while internally contemplating her life choices - Implied Nudity. Cassie is seated on the toilet for the film, and will appear in her nude seamless shorts & the blouse will cover her down to mid-thighs. Her legs from mid-thigh down to her toes will be seen. When she takes off the blouse it will be captured in a CU and ECU so we will only see the bra (or partial bra) as she is in between taking the blouse off & putting the t-shirt on. Content Warning - This story deals with the topic of miscarriage. LEAD

Female, 60 to 69 years old, any ethnicity. She is genuine and warm but a bit of a busybody. Content Warning - This story deals with the topic of miscarriage. PRINCIPAL

KARUNA - Lead female, 35yrs - 40yrs, South Asian. Nick's wife and best friend. "Big on Life." Has a sense of humour. Doesn't give up so easily. Caring. Loves her husband. Believed in the medical system, but is questioning that belief now. She is emotional/scared but is being strong for her husband.

NICK - Lead male, 35yrs - 40yrs, South Asian. Karuna's husband and best friend. "Big on Life." Determined to live life to the fullest and not let the cancer diagnosis keep him down. Not afraid to try and do new things. Has a sense of humour. There's something about Nick that people are drawn to him/like him.

MOM - 62yrs - 65yrs, South Asian. Has a good relationship with her son and daughter-in-law. Has more faith in God than on what the doctors say. Might be in denial.

Juney is an extroverted and enthusiastic person who is family oriented and dating Darren. She always tends to see the bright side of things, and tries to keep a positive outlook on life. She is very self conscious about how she presents herself and how she likes to be treated. This makes her susceptible to taking things personally when there is a misunderstanding.

Darren is the boyfriend of Juney. He is a quiet, but ambitious guy. He is an event planner for his community. He is a lot more social when around his girlfriend, Juney. Due to his guarded personality, he tends to hold on about how he feels, making him a ticking time bomb ready to go off.