Consumed

A devoted waitress and single mother who becomes obsessed with the possibility that her son’s illness is linked to GMOs. She aggressively pursues clues, even breaking into a university lab to access information, driven by love for her child and a distrust of powerful biotech interests. Her determination under pressure reveals both her resilience and vulnerability as she navigates dangerous corporate landmines.

Sophie’s son whose vomiting, rash, and mysterious illness spark the central investigation. His fragile health underscores the human cost of biotech experimentation and corporate secrecy. Though young, he anchors the film’s emotional stakes and propels his mother to act.

Sophie’s diabetic mother, a steady presence who supports her daughter while managing her own health concerns. She provides a grounded, domestic perspective amid the escalating biotech conflict. Her support helps keep the family intact as danger mounts.

A university researcher whose work touches on GMO-related biotech. He becomes an ally to Sophie, sharing crucial data before his untimely death intensifying the stakes. His backstory links farming history with modern biotech tension.

A figure who initially appears as a fellow scientist but is revealed to have ulterior motives and ties to the lab’s security. His actions drive the plot and the search for buried information.

A police officer employed by the GMO corporation Clonestra, whose loyalties are tested as he aids Sophie while concealing his own secrets. His evolving relationship with Sophie adds tension and depth to the confrontation against corporate power.

The ruthless CEO of Clonestra, embodying corporate influence in biotech. He resists scrutiny and has a decisive, calculated leadership style until mounting evidence forces him into a public confrontation and eventual resignation.

Eddie’s son, a symbol of ordinary life and innocence amid looming biotech conflicts. His presence at the football game reinforces the film’s human stakes and the possibility of a safer future.

Serge Negani’s widow, whose family history hints at a farming lineage tied to GMO seeds and the broader impact of biotech on communities. Her perspective strengthens the film’s argument about human stakes and legacy.