Abigail Jean Lucas
Character: Tina
The engine of the family. She represents the unsustainable pace of the modern mother, attempting to bridge the gap between a career in nursing and the relentless demands of a home where the diapers and the milk are always running out. Her journey is a fight for a future that feels perpetually out of reach.
Kyle Gregory
Character: Danny
The man who retreats to survive. Hiding within the poetry of Shakespeare and philosophy, Danny reflects a generation of fathers who lack a model for how to be “solid” in the face of domestic chaos. His journey involves moving from the safety of his internal world to the active participation of fatherhood.
Amanda Kuo
Character: Sophia
The catalyst who bridges worlds. While she possesses the financial security Tina craves, Sophia is a mirror of isolation and her suffering serves as a warning. She is the catalyst who reminds the couple that the “love and family” they find so exhausting is actually their most precious asset.
Daniel Rios
Character: John
The grounded reality check. Delivering his truths through the blunt, boisterous humor of the warehouse floor, John provides the “Old Guard” wisdom that Danny’s books cannot