Bitch

A stressed, work-focused father who struggles to cope with his wife's collapse and the family upheaval. He initially withdraws, hides the crisis, and leans on vodka, risking his job and the children's trust. Over time, he learns to share responsibility, seek help, and become a more engaged, nurturing parent.

The wife and mother whose mental health deteriorates after her husband’s absence. She attempts suicide, retreats to the basement, and exhibits feral, dog-like behavior before being sedated and hospitalized. Her gradual return and resilience drive the family’s journey toward healing and reconciliation.

Jill's sister who pushes for accountability and acts as a stabilizing force in the family. She helps navigate custody pressures, fosters healing, and gradually builds a closer bond with Bill as they work together for the children's sake.

The family matriarch who offers a calm, supportive presence amid the crisis. Her steadiness provides an emotional anchor for the children and other adults involved.

One of Jill and Bill's children, navigating adolescence while witnessing the family upheaval. She adapts to the new reality and participates in the family's gradual healing process.

A son coping with parental crisis and shifting family dynamics. He observes the changes in his father and sisters and adjusts to a more cautious, supportive role within the family.

Another child in the Hart family who experiences the strain of the breakdown and benefits from the family's evolving support system.

A Hart child who is part of the four-child dynamic, contributing to the family’s shared experience of crisis and restoration.

One of Jill and Bill's children, included among the four siblings affecting and affected by the family’s upheaval.

A minor but pivotal minor character who discovers Bill's wedding ring, symbolizing a thread of continuity and responsibility.

Represents the custody proceedings and legal pressures surrounding the family's crisis.