Josh meets Anne in the cafe. She has recently found out her boyfriend is cheating on her and emotionally tells her friend about it over the phone. *Ability to cry on cue is preferred* non-paying role, see project details for more info

Please submit 18+. Strong-willed, gaining ground with her confidence but simultaneously still stuck in braces.

Please submit 18+. Looking for caucasian performers to match our ADULT ELLEN. Confident, cool, and growing up too fast. This character will play in the 90s portion of the film. Note this role does require some physical intimacy. No nudity.

Please submit 18+. A friend of YOUNG ELLEN we see at a party set in the 90s. Note this role does require some physical intimacy. No nudity.

LEAD - Sabrina: Female early 40s. Radiates determination and scrappiness. Tech-savvy and fiercely protective of her sister Laura, she's an expert at unmasking deceit. Willing to play the game, she dives into the shadows to expose Henrick, the dangerously manipulative younger man preying on Laura's vulnerability. As Sabrina delves into this treacherous journey, what personal sacrifices will she make to ensure her sister's safety? Implied nudity. WARDROBE: Silk robe (appropriate undergarments), dark jeans and classy button-up shirt with jewelry.

LEAD - Henrick: Male mid-late 20s. Exudes charm and manipulation, a master at exploiting vulnerable older women. Living on the edge, he plays dangerous games, but Sabrina is onto him. Will his smooth facade crumble under Sabrina's relentless pursuit of truth? Comfortable without a shirt. WARDROBE: (Dark pants and shirt), boxers, casual khaki pants, sport coat, vibrant t-shirt.

SUPPORTING - Jack: 40s. Stands apart as the genuine, empathetic counterpoint. Recognizing Laura's inner beauty, he offers protection and care. What draws him to her, and can he rescue Laura from the perilous path she's chosen? WARDROBE: Sport coat, button up shirt, dark pants – to look like a professional driver.

LEAD - CHARLOTTE, 30s Driven by ambition, Charlotte goes into her meeting with potential investor Mr. Henderson ready to show off her business acumen and chef-partner Ryan’s kitchen skills, but when he judgmentally assumes Ryan’s a waiter, she lets him believe it. Favoring profit over loss - in both finances and friendships - comes back to bite her when Mr. Henderson reveals that he values loyalty above all.

LEAD - RYAN, 30s. Ryan is a hard worker who puts his faith in Charlotte, believing that their partnership and his skills in the kitchen are the perfect package for a new restaurant. Although he goes along with her scheme at first, his trust is quickly broken when she throws him under the bus. Thanks to Mr. Henderson, he

LEAD - MR. HENDERSON, 50s A staunch man with a subtle flare for the dramatics. His presence is overwhelming - somewhat commanding - with an air of pretension. He makes some egregious claims about how he expects his restaurants to be run and what the people working within them should look like, but at the end of the day he realizes that building a team is better than an empire of disloyal workers.

LEAD: RILEY, 20s. A thoughtful and endearing waiter committed to doing his job and proving his worth, even if that means pretending to be the head chef. He’s more concerned with being helpful than he is worried about his role in the ruse.

LEAD - JAMES, 30s Driven by his desire to win at any cost, James puts pressure on Lily to sell her shop to make way for a life-changing redevelopment deal. He’s probably not used to hearing no, and while Lily makes her position clear, James refuses to see the value of her shop – it’s worth to the community – placing money above all instead. He’s not inherently a bad person but working in the cutthroat world of business has corrupted his priorities. He has many opportunities to do the right thing, but ultimately gets his just desserts when love wins out over ambition.

LEAD - LILY, 60s. Down to earth, happy and content with her life until James rocks her world. She’s owned the ceramic shop for over 30 years and while the business is successful, she prides herself in its success as a community staple above everything. She has a naturally nurturing essence, and is something of a “mother” to all who come into her store. She is kind and thoughtful, and approaches everyone and everything with a gentle hand.

LEAD - GERALD, 60s A staunch and steely man who doesn’t have much patience. He’s not interested in anything other than “how much is this going to cost me?” and “how much am I going to make?” He’s all business all the time and when James doesn’t close the deal, he has no issues sharing his disappointments, even going as far as questioning his skills and abilities.

A building inspector who prefers to play by the book than play with people’s lives, even when he’s tempted to give into James’ bribe. He’s hesitant to keep looking for “something” worthy of a violation to shut Lily’s shop down, but James persuades him to go “above and beyond” to do his job. He’s apologetic when he gives Lily the citation, instantly regretful when she admits she’ll lose her business if they get shut down, and eager to make things right when he decides to start a fundraiser to save her shop.

LEAD - Alex: Male, 30s. Living with ALS and using a high-tech wheelchair. Portrayed as intelligent, calm under pressure, and dignified. WARDROBE: Casual but neat; an everyday look that suggests practicality and focus on comfort due to his condition.

LEAD - Janet: Female, 30s. A bank teller with a dismissive and prejudiced attitude. Portrayed as narrow-minded, scornful, and lacking empathy. WARDROBE: Professional bank attire; conservative and well-kept, reflecting her workplace environment.

SUPPORTING - Janitor: Gender Neutral, 30s. Former tech student, now working as a janitor. Portrayed as observant, knowledgeable, and compassionate. WARDROBE: Standard janitorial uniform, simple and functional.

SUPPORTING - Mr. Harrison: Male, 50s. The Bank Manager, initially disinterested but later insightful. Portrayed as business-oriented, pragmatic, and ultimately fair. WARDROBE: Formal business suit, conveying authority and experience in the banking sector.

Please submit actors of Okinawan or Japanese descent. Miko (or to Erika Oba) is one of the most resilient people you will ever meet, but is also haunted by her past. A child during the war of Okinawa and a teen and young adult during American occupation Oba fought, hid and stole to survive and if that wasn’t hard enough, immigrated to Canada with her husband and built out an entire life and strawberry farm here. One she thought her children and children’s children would love and take over for her. But her daughter’s and granddaughters’ lack of interest in the farm has convinced her she must keep it alive, despite ongoing wildfires.