Defenseless

A skilled defense attorney who also engages in a forbidden affair with her client, Steven Seldes. She navigates legal strategy while wrestling with moral compromise, turning from investigator into an active participant in the unfolding scandal. Her decisions reveal a willingness to bend ethics in pursuit of truth and protection for her own interests.

A married man using his influence in the film industry to exploit underage girls and control those around him. His charm masks a predatory, calculating nature, which drives much of the conflict. His actions create a web of deceit that entangles his wife, his lover, and those who seek to expose him.

Steven's wife who is initially accused of murdering him but is later revealed to be manipulated and acquitted. She reveals knowledge of her husband's abuse, showing a mix of vulnerability and resolve as she confronts the truth.

A young, underage actress connected to Steven, whose exploitation becomes central to the case. She reveals the manipulation she faced and is drawn into the proceedings as a key witness and catalyst for the revelations.

An actor who admits to appearing in a film with Cindy but claims ignorance of Steven's deeper illegal activities. His testimony underscores the complicity and the blurred lines within the industry.

Producer of Blue Screen Productions, implicated in manipulating tapes and private sex tapes involving Steven and Janna. He represents the corrupt business angle of the case and provides information that escalates the investigation.

A detective who guides the inquiry and ultimately orchestrates events to elicit Ellie's confession. His methods are calculating, challenging the ethical boundaries of law enforcement and the film's perception of justice.

The young daughter of Steven and Ellie. Her involvement and manipulation by her father expose the personal cost of the scandal and the abuse that pervaded their family.

Cindy Bodeck's mother, whose testimony suggests Steven's deeper involvement in the production of illegal films and the exploitation of her daughter. She represents a vulnerable, protective caretaker who seeks accountability.