Chasing Sleep

A college professor whose wife has vanished, plagued by insomnia and escalating paranoia. He vacillates between calm, rational explanations and troubling fantasies, revealing a flawed, vulnerable mind under extreme stress.

A determined detective who interrogates Saxon and pursues the truth. He becomes entangled in the case's uncertainties, challenging Saxon’s explanations and complicating the investigation with his own mounting doubts.

The husband of Saxon's missing wife; aggressive and manipulative, his presence and confrontations heighten tension and cast suspicion on Saxon. He embodies the external threat as the case unfolds.

A friend who guides Saxon through the crisis, insisting he contact authorities and offering a practical, hopeful perspective. Her support is well-intentioned but becomes entangled in the mounting chaos of the case.

A student who admires Saxon and reveals loneliness and longing, pushing through boundaries as the situation intensifies. Her presence underscores the vulnerability of those around the missing person.

A psychiatrist leading a victim-support group who counsels Saxon and urges dialogue with the police. His advice highlights the tension between professional guidance and the messy reality of the case.

A physician involved in the investigation, who appears in medical scenes and reinforces the film's clinical, forensic atmosphere. He contributes to the procedural realism of the story.