Melissa is a grieving single mother who recently lost her only daughter. She is delicate, frazzled, yet tough.

Nancy is a meddling coworker, who has been covering Melissa's shifts while she has been struggling with the loss of her child. She is an abrasive and passive-aggressive character.

Melissa’s daughter, before she went missing. Potentially some hand-holding and hugging with the actor of Melissa.

A rural recluse disguised as a fresh widower who exhausts his relationship with nature and reality. His negligent lifestyle disrupts any connection with his daughter, whom he views as a burden. He's a violent man, but what happens when physical violence meets supernatural forces rooted in secrets and grief?

The deceased wife of Arthur and mother to Elowen. She desired to leave this secluded way of living mainly for the sake of her child.

Any ethnicity | Age 18- 23 | Babysitter, clever, doesn’t let others walk over her, rebellious

White | Age 30-50 | Wealthy, pompous, uncaring, petty, vain “plastic” people

White | Age Late 20s-40| Wealthy, pompous, uncaring, petty, vain “plastic” people

White,| Age 10-13| An iPad-obsessed child, a product of parents' neglect, prone to tantrums

[SOUTH ASIAN FEMALE] Miriam, responsible by default, has mixed feelings when her older brother finally comes back home. Of course, she is excited to see him again, but she can’t find it in herself to ignore the way he abandoned her in her time of need. Actor only needed from March 9th to 11th.

[SOUTH ASIAN MALE] David, sweet but terribly avoidant, is finally back home. After three years of traveling, the only feeling he can muster up is dread. Dread to face his sister, dread to finally grieve his dead mother, and dread to find out if his family has totally forgotten about him. He would never voice any of those feelings out loud, though. Hopefully, he can just pick up where he left off. Actor only needed from March 9th to 11th.

[SOUTH ASIAN FEMALE] Late 30s to early 40s. Mom will be present in flashback sequences with Young Miriam and David. Actor only needed on February 28th.

[SOUTH ASIAN FEMALE] Young Miriam, playful, loves spending time with her mother and chasing her older brother. Actor only needed on February 28th.

[SOUTH ASIAN MALE] Young David, excited and explorative. Actor only needed on February 28th.

Mona is an android, and the mother of Lucy. She only wants the best for Lucy, and to keep her safe, but is conflicted as to what is the best thing for Lucy. She wants her family to stay together, but must decide if that is truly the best and safest option.

Lucy is Mona’s human daughter, a fun child full of wonder and smiles. In a world where they must now navigate a law that is trying to separate them, Lucy only wants to be with Mona, no matter the circumstances.

[SOMALIAN MAN - must speak language] Waleed has just recently migrated to America and is still settling into the new environment. He's a foreign romantic and tries to do anything to break through Zahra's tough exterior as he's convinced Zahra is the love of his life.

[SOMALIAN MAN - must speak language] Waleed and Khalid's friends, he has no filter and is considered the 'comedian' as he's more immersed into world.

[SOMALIAN MAN - must speak language] Waleed and Omar's friend. He wants what's best for both Waleed and Omar. He's been in America longer than Waleed and Omar, having more experience in life, he's considered the 'intellectual'.

[OPEN ETHNICITY] Young teacher who has also migrated into America at a young age. She's passionate about her students education and wants to see them succeed.