CARMEN, FEMALE, 40+
Carmen is a middle-aged woman who has lost her husband. She feels abandoned, heartbroken, and in over her head taking care of things alone. She gets by, but it’s not easy and she’s closed off from everyone.
SAM, MALE, 18-25
Sam is a young man who has lost his father and feels forgotten by his mother. He’s comes off as reckless and apathetic, but really feels angry and sad and scared. Sam struggles with the changes in his life and the consequences of his reckless behaviour.
SOFIA, FEMALE, 30+
(Only heard in a phone conversation, doesn’t appear on-screen)
Carmen’s younger sister. Sofia urges her sister to reach out to her son more and consider professional help.
2-4 PEOPLE, MALES & FEMALES, 20s
Side characters who, when provoked, attack Sam
