Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will?

A dementia-stricken patriarch whose impending death catalyzes the family gathering. His frailty exposes vulnerabilities, but his presence also stirs longing and forgiveness as memories of his parenting surface. His dreamlike moments reveal how he views his children as they once were.

The eldest sister, a minister's wife who can be controlling and judgmental. She arrives with a sense of entitlement, fears being cut out of the will, and struggles to balance family peace with her own need for authority.

A caring, peacemaking middle sister who tends the dying father with help from the grandmother. She seeks harmony among siblings, while navigating her own past and the broken engagement with Clarence.

The greedy, abusive brother whose drinking and harsh judgments strain the family. His volatile temper clashes with others, and he struggles to accept outcomes that threaten his control.

Orville's wife, preoccupied with weight and appearances but forming bonds with Harmony. She provides a more outwardly pragmatic perspective amid the chaos, supporting her husband while seeking comfort elsewhere.

A six-times married aspiring country singer who drinks heavily and spends much of her time in bars. She stirs trouble with flirtations and secretive behavior, resisting conventional family expectations.

A laid-back, piano-playing boyfriend who gradually wins over the family with his music and calm demeanor. His romance with Marlene complicates loyalties, and his past reveals a readiness to leave when the truth surfaces.

The matriarch-in-law who keeps the peace and recalls the family’s history. She uncovers the buried will with the help of harmony and the strong box, serving as a link to the mother’s memory.

The late mother figure who still exerts influence in memory, shaping how her children interact. Her legacy lingers in how sisters compare themselves to her example.

A younger version of Sara Lee that appears in memory, highlighting the siblings' shared past and how parental love shaped them.

A younger version of Orville that reflects the family dynamics at play, illustrating how resentment and ambition began.

A younger Evalita who embodies the family’s dramatic energy and the potential consequences of choosing fame over family.

An elder family member whose presence underscores the extended family network and the history of the Turnover clan.

A family acquaintance who interacts with the siblings during the gathering, adding to the social dynamics and conversations.

A younger version of Lurlene showing how the eldest's early influences shaped her later controlling nature.