Cold Heaven

Marie is a lapsed Catholic whose affair with Daniel destabilizes her marriage to Alex and triggers a crisis of faith. She oscillates between guilt and defiance, seeking spiritual solace while bending moral boundaries. Her decisions drive the plot's tension, and her evolving beliefs culminate in a choosing between earthly passion and spiritual redemption.

Alex is a respected doctor whose death during a boating accident sets off the central mystery. His alleged return from death tests the boundaries between medicine and miracle. He becomes a catalyst for Marie's crisis, forcing others to confront the fragility of life.

Daniel is Marie's lover and a doctor who delivers the news of the affair to Anna. His charisma masks a willingness to manipulate circumstances for desire, and he participates in a plan that seeks to resolve tension through drastic means. He embodies rationalism clashing with faith.

Father Niles is a confidant and priest who echoes the church's authority while offering Marie spiritual guidance. His presence anchors the religious dimension of the story and his advice becomes a moral compass in moments of crisis.

Anna is Daniel's girlfriend who embodies the personal stakes of the affair and the anger that follows. She represents the human consequences of illicit relationships and the pressure to confront the truth when secrets surface.

Monsignor Cassidy is the ecclesiastical authority figure who oversees Marie's crisis and the church's response to the miracles and visions. He embodies tradition and control in a story where faith is both tested and contested.

Sister Martha is a young nun who prays on the cliffside and witnesses the events from a spiritual vantage point. She embodies contemplation, mercy, and the possibility of divine signs that guide the convent and Marie.