Brother

A USMC officer whose deployment to Afghanistan exposes him to extreme danger and captivity. He returns physically intact but emotionally broken, struggling with PTSD and a growing paranoia. His hidden guilt about Joe’s death and fear of losing his family drive volatile, desperate actions.

Sam’s wife and Grace’s high school sweetheart, devoted to her daughters. She attempts to maintain normal life while sensing the distance and tension created by Sam’s experiences. She demands truth to preserve her family, risking heartbreak if the past isn’t fully revealed.

Sam’s younger brother recently released on parole, trying to reconnect with his family. He forms a paternal bond with Isabelle and Maggie, complicating loyalties and sparking underlying tensions. He seeks redemption and acceptance, sometimes clashing with the father’s authority.

Sam and Grace’s daughter, perceptive and sensitive to the family’s fracture. She feels the impact of her father’s absence and the shifting loyalties within the household, expressing frustration and longing for stability.

The younger daughter who witnesses the strain in her family. Her birthday and interactions highlight the tension between longing for a normal life and the reality of her father’s troubled return.

The stubborn, drinking father whose harshness and pride contribute to family friction. He grapples with pride and denial while trying to maintain his status and protect his loved ones.

Hank’s wife and Grace’s mother, a stabilizing presence who worries about the family’s safety. She supports Grace and urges caution as tensions surface, representing a voice of care and continuity.

Sam’s fellow prisoner who becomes a focal point of the war’s brutality. Sam’s forced violence against Joe drives the moral conflict at the heart of the homecoming and fuels Sam’s later guilt and confession.