Boy Wonder

A brilliant yet emotionally scarred teenager who channels his pain into self-defense and vigilantism. He becomes increasingly isolated, reading threats in ordinary arguments and acting with cold precision when violence erupts. His actions reveal a complex moral code, where protective instincts clash with a readiness to kill.

Sean’s mother, whose murder during a carjacking becomes the catalyst for the family’s collapse and Sean’s quest for truth. She is portrayed through Sean’s memories and the consequences of that night. Her absence drives the emotional core of the story and the fragile surface of family life.

Sean’s abusive alcoholic father who moves the family to a better neighborhood after the tragedy. He becomes a prime suspect in the murder plot that haunts Sean, even as he maintains denial of involvement. His confrontation with Sean leads to a deadly clash that confirms the film’s tragic cycle.

A determined NYPD homicide detective who becomes fixated on Sean as a potential suspect while investigating the mother's murder. She balances professional duty with a growing personal connection to Sean, pushing him to reveal hidden truths. Her persistence drives the investigation and highlights the tension between law and vigilante justice.

A contract killer whose possible involvement in the murder forms the core mystery. He is later exposed through the letter exchange, and his fate becomes tied to Sean’s fragile trust in the truth. The character’s role illustrates how past crimes continue to shape the present.