Caucasian. Polished and unpredictable, Charlotte is Simon’s wife—a woman who’s floated through most of life with unbothered charm and curated grace. “White as an egg,” as if untouched by suffering. For years, Charlotte never had a bad day—until, about 15 years into her marriage, something cracked. Restlessness took hold. First, she pushed the boundaries of her and Simon’s intimacy—threesomes, retreats, asking him to watch her with other men. When that failed to bring relief, she uprooted their lives in New York and relocated their young family to Rome, Nova Scotia, a coastal town her father “practically owns.” There, she runs a wine shop with Simon but has largely disappeared—traveling through the Yucatán and beyond with their toddler, chasing something unnamed. Charlotte returns just as Mara, Simon’s new employee, begins to fill the space she left behind. Her return is marked by performative nonchalance and brittle charm, but she’s watching everything. Charlotte may seem impulsive and mercurial, but she’s sharper than she lets on—and Simon isn’t as guileless as he once seemed.

A bi-sexual, eccentric, grounded, sharp-witted regular at Simon's wine shop. A city man who has wound up in a small town all year round. Julian drinks and parties too much but yet is a cultured bon vivant with a theatrical flair and a taste for good wine, great conversation, and irreverent humor. Once a writer for the Berliner Opera before life and alcoholism led him to a quieter existence in Nova Scotia, he masks genuine loneliness with exuberance and wit.

Sky has the handsome, open face of a high school dropout—there’s something boyish in his swagger, but a sadness too, like he’s always waiting for his life to start. He’s never left Nova Scotia, clings to the same routines and spots with the quiet desperation of someone who knows the world is passing him by. A hopeless romantic, Sky reads intensity as intimacy. When he meets Mara, he sees not just a beautiful woman, but an escape—a challenge. Their one-night hookup leaves him electrified and longing for more, but Mara’s detachment confuses and hurts him.

One of the teenage employees at the local hostel, Becky covered in freckles is gentle, empathetic, and noticeably more compassionate than her coworker Ginger. Though bound by the hostel's rules, she quietly advocates for Mara, offering her extra time to stay, food, toiletries, and genuine concern for her well-being before the season ends.

One of the teenage employees running the local hostel as it closes for the season. Tall, blunt, skeptical and sometimes abrasive, Ginger initially keeps Mara at arm's length, but beneath her impatience she reluctantly extends small acts of compassion, allowing Mara a little more time to stay.

A lonely local man whose years of alcoholism have taken a visible toll, Rob meets Mara for a night of heavy drinking that ends in a brief, transactional sexual encounter.

Reformed city-dweller, former news anchor for NBC, she’s enjoying her retirement on Canada’s east coast, hosting lively dinner parties and privy to all the town’s gossip.

Palestinian descent. Simon and Charlotte's sweet, playful daughter. Curious and affectionate, Ella quickly forms an innocent bond with Mara through games and laughter,

Speaks Spanish. One of the Mexican seasonal workers staying at the hostel, José is shy, generous, and quietly sensitive. He befriends Mara through simple acts of kindness: inviting her to play ping pong, sharing meals, teaching her his special way of making coffee, and eventually confiding how much he misses the young child he has not seen in years.

Speaks Spanish. One of the Mexican seasonal workers staying at the hostel, Manuel is warm, observant, and quietly paternal. He welcomes Mara into the group's daily routines with small gestures of generosity and acceptance, offering food, encouragement, and companionship without asking for anything in return.

Spanish speaking. Strong. One of the Mexican seasonal workers staying at the hostel. Confident, good-natured, and proud of the life he's building back home, Luis welcomes Mara into the group's nightly routines, encouraging her to join their ping-pong games and conversations.

Jean's retired husband. Nova Scotian born and raised, Frank is a gruff, practical man who is wary of opening his home to a stranger. Suspicious of Mara from the outset, he repeatedly objects to her staying in their late son's bedroom, but beneath his blunt exterior is a grieving father still struggling with an unimaginable loss.

The friendly, hipster bartender at O'Connell's Pub. Observant and quietly compassionate, they look after Mara without prying into her circumstances

The weary manager of a rundown hostel in Rome. Initially skeptical of Mara's attempt to barter cleaning work for a discounted room, he ultimately recognizes her desperation and quietly gives her a chance.

Mara's obstetrician, seen during a prenatal ultrasound in a flashback. Warm, professional, and reassuring, they share the joyful news that Mara is expecting a baby girl.

A young pregnant Nova Scotian woman living on the streets. Mara senses her vulnerability although drug addiction has left her hard looking.

Ethnicity: Black Benji is a good hearted young man, but also unorganized and aloof. He likes distancing himself from the stress of his family.

Ethnicity: Black Phoebe is a perfectionist who's organized and motivated. She's dedicated her life to pleasing her mother. Experience speaking French would be a bonus, but not required.

Ethnicity: Black Conrad is the reliable rock that grounds his siblings. He's bright and friendly on the outside, while also hiding a shameful secret.