Butt Boy

An otherwise quiet IT professional whose daydreams and frustrations erupt into dangerous obsessions. Chip is unreliable and increasingly evasive, disguising his insecurities with a bizarre appetite and reckless decisions. His methodical deception strains his marriage and pulls him into a surreal battle between control and chaos.

Chip's wife, initially patient but increasingly resentful of his lies and pregnancies. She navigates his dangerous behavior with a mix of care and tough boundaries, ultimately forcing him to confront the consequences of his actions. Her response shapes the emotional arc of the story.

The manager steering the RTM office, who pushes a mandated sing-along and oversees workplace promotions. He embodies the corporate pressure and performative culture that frames the characters’ personal misadventures.

A colleague whose promotion is celebrated, and whose absence during the events triggers concern for the children. He represents the professional ladder and the fragility of status in a crisis.

The precinct chief who initially dismisses Russel's concerns and later becomes embroiled in the fallout from Chip's actions. He embodies authority and the politics of law enforcement.

Jon Lee's son who goes missing and is later found among Chip's toxic circumstances. His disappearance heightens the tension and personal stakes for the investigators.

Chip's son who witnesses his father's chaos and participates in the attempts to navigate the fallout. He reflects the impact of adult dysfunction on the next generation.

A detective and alcoholic whose pursuit of truth collides with Chip's unraveling plan. He experiences personal struggles that echo in his investigative drive.

The long-lost baby found in the park, revealed to be Russel's son. His existence ties the detective's personal pain to the case and underscores themes of family and consequence.

The AA mentor who pushes Chip into sponsorship and challenges beliefs about addiction, becoming a catalyst for the later confrontations.

The quirky physician who performs a pivotal prostate exam that triggers Chip's unsettling responses. The scene sets a pivotal turn in the story.

A medical professional who administers care during the early scene and later events, illustrating the medical elements in the narrative.