Cast No Shadow

A 13-year-old boy caught between a fractured family and a dangerous environment. He grapples with his mother’s death, his father’s criminal life, and the pull of secrets held by Alfreda. His journey is a fragile balance between loyalty, risk, and the hope of belonging.

Jude’s widowed father, a harsh man who drags his son into illegal drug deliveries. His temper and demands destabilize the family and push Jude toward dangerous loyalties. The simmering tension between parent and child drives much of the film’s conflict.

An enigmatic elder whose presence unsettles and protects Jude. She reveals fragments of his past and offers shelter, becoming a bridge between mystery and maternal-like care. Her role blurs lines between superstition, wisdom, and danger.

Jude’s best friend who shares in risky schemes and the edge-of-society life. The cliff incident and its aftermath strain their bond, and Ricky’s fate becomes a catalyst for Jude’s own choices.

A supportive friend who navigates the complex social world with Jude. She stands by him through the court hearing and the revelations about Alfreda, offering steadiness and perspective.

A law figure in the community who intersects with Jude’s world, representing authority and the consequences of crime. His presence underscores the film’s tension between vigilante justice and formal process.

A keeper of records at the court hearing, illustrating the formal mechanisms that attempt to adjudicate Jude’s family’s tangled troubles. Her role highlights the societal processes surrounding crime and family.

One of Jude’s classmates who participates in stealing the drugs meant for delivery, a catalyst for Jude’s subsequent fear and decision to run away. The encounter with this peer exposes the influence of peer pressure in the story.