A deeply wounded yet resilient 19-year-old woman battling opioid addiction and searching for a reason to hope again. Raw and vulnerable, she carries the weight of trauma, guilt, and a desperate desire for change. She is sarcastic, guarded, and intelligent, but beneath her hardened exterior lies a soft heart and a hunger for truth. Her journey is one of recovery, spiritual awakening, and community connection, as she slowly learns to trust others, herself, and possibly God. Jess is in nearly every scene and must carry the emotional weight of the film with subtlety, depth, and authenticity.

Charles is a wise, tender, and spiritually grounded elder with a terminal illness. A fixture in his neighborhood, he spends his final months sitting outside with a hand-painted sign that reads: “Stop and let’s pray about it.” Charles isn’t preachy—he’s profoundly kind, full of dry humor, and anchored in deep conviction. He becomes a father figure to Jess, shepherding her gently toward faith without judgment. His scenes are intimate and moving, requiring an actor with subtle power and heartfelt presence.

A young woman with long red hair, porcelain skin, and freckles. Jess is a complex, emotionally layered 19-year-old woman in recovery from opioid addiction. Smart, sarcastic, and wounded, she masks her deep pain with a tough exterior. Throughout the story, she journeys from a place of shame and isolation toward transformation, learning to trust again, wrestle with faith, and confront her past. She’s raw and real—never a victim, always fighting for meaning. This role requires dramatic depth, emotional vulnerability, and a grounded authenticity that captures both grit and grace.

Xavier is charismatic, funny, and deeply sincere—a Bible study leader with heart. He walks the line between playful and profound, often breaking tension with humor but dropping spiritual truths with passion and clarity. Xavier is protective, flirtatiously charming, and emotionally intelligent. He forms a tender connection with Jess that never feels forced. The actor must balance comedic timing with genuine heart and a sense of real, lived faith.

She’s a musician! Would love to find someone who can play the guitar and sing. Raya is warm, wise beyond her years, and deeply rooted in her Christian faith. Gentle yet strong, she serves as a mentor and spiritual sister to Jess. Raya carries herself with grace, emotional insight, and a quiet strength that disarms those around her. She’s a musician, a listener, and a leader in her own right, despite being young. The actress must be capable of deep empathy, natural warmth, and moments of soft but commanding spiritual clarity.

Jess’s old friend and drug connection. Street-smart, morally conflicted. Jess’s old friend and drug connection. Street-smart, morally conflicted.

Wiry black hair and circle-framed glasses, Jess’s counselor. Gentle, insightful, emotionally firm.

Xavier’s aunt. Choir leader at church. Bold, maternal, joyful.

Kristin’s friend. Playful, warm, grounded in worship culture.

Charles’s brother and close friend. Blue Collar-type, tough exterior, tender heart.

Partying Friend of Jess. Witty and Sarcastic.

Partying Friend of Jess. Funny and winsome.