Stephen’s mother, who is not a big fan of dogs, and is counting down the days until she becomes a grandmother. Even though she can be harsh, she does like Emily. But she loves her son the most, and expects the world for him.

Emily’s longtime friend, who’s on a more traditional parenthood journey than Emily. Their frequent hangouts always involve drinking tea.

Someone trying to enjoy a peaceful walk outdoors who bears witness to Freya misbehaving, and then jumps to the conclusion that Emily must be a terrible mom.

An elderly neighbour who is displeased by the noise disturbance that Emily’s dog makes.

ANY ETHNICITY - A cashier working at a small town gas station late at night. Has almost seen it all.

ANY ETHNICITY - A waitress working at a small town diner, familiar with the locals.

A young pilgrim carrying her aligning baby desperately looking for help in a baron wilderness. She is characterized by distress, desperation, a deep grieving and a sense of panic to save her child.

A wise man sat between two portals to two separate worlds of spiritual understanding of life and death and our place in it. Calm, timeless, compassionate, wise.

A wise woman sat between two portals to two separate worlds of spiritual understanding of life and death and our place in it. Calm, timeless, compassionate, wise.

Young female shares a short emotional scene with our lead female where they connect over a loss and share a hug

A single mother and recent immigrant, Momo is tough, impatient, and driven by necessity. She juggles exhausting gig jobs while trying to stay afloat for her five- year-old daughter. She’s not perfect - she cuts corners, makes rash decisions, and carries guilt she doesn’t always know how to name. Her dignity is guarded, even when she’s one step from collapse. ($150 per day) - Mandarin (native level) and English (with accent) - Strong ability to convey subtle emotion through minimal dialogue - Comfortable performing physically demanding tasks (cleaning, manual labour, etc.)

Around 5-6 years old. Quiet, observant, and used to waiting. She watches more than she speaks. She’s too young to understand everything, but old enough to sense when something isn’t right. Her presence grounds the film emotionally. She’s not just someone to protect, but someone who, in her own small way, reveals the cracks in the world around them. ($150 a day) we'll be filming on the weekend. Must be able to speak mandarin (Semi - Fluently) and English.

Jie is a middleman figure in the immigrant gig economy - not a villain, but someone navigating the same system from a slightly higher rung. He runs Airbnb and hires Momo for the day. Jie represents the complicated dynamics within ethnic communities: shared background does not guarantee solidarity. He’s pragmatic, shrewd, and at times borderline exploitative, reflecting how power can be unevenly distributed even among the marginalized. ($125 a day) Mandarin (native level) and English

Small but important role. The Neighbour is a symbol of moral authority and surveillance. She represents how immigrant mothers are policed - not just by the system, but by the gaze of others. Direct and loud, but motivated by genuine concern for the child’s safety. ($125 a day)

The man from the affluent couple. He's giving the car seat to help a immigrant mother but believes Momo is a re-seller and jilts her. $100 just one scene so someone who is located near Cambridge is ideal.

Becca is the older sister — practical, loyal, and scrappy in the best sense. Becca becomes the moral centre of the film — the person holding onto truth when everyone around her is performing or deflecting. She is warm, funny, physically capable, and emotionally intelligent. BECCA — Running sequences (night and rain), vehicle confrontation scene, physical intervention in backyard and basement finale

Beautiful, polished, and performing composure she does not feel. She lives in a grand mansion with her husband Davis, whom she has been systematically deceiving along with everyone else Her manipulation of Becca is real, but so is her love for her. The script asks us to believe both simultaneously, and the actor must make that possible. EVE — Firearm handling, running, backyard physical confrontation, basement finale including gun work

Jo is Becca’s best friend and business partner — sharp, funny, and fiercely protective. She is Becca’s primary sounding board throughout the film, appearing largely through phone calls, texts, and video chats as Becca investigates from inside the mansion.

Mike presents as a surgeon but was fired three months earlier for stealing medication to pay off debt. He is charming, plausible, and dangerous in a quiet way

The mansion’s gardener — odd, watchful, and initially hostile to Becca. Harriet’s behaviour is unsettling from her first appearance, but her motivations are more complex than they first appear. She carries pruning shears as a weapon and is involved in a tackle and ground struggle. HARRIET — Pruning shears/weapon prop, tackle and ground struggle, slammed against vehicle