First Kill

A Wall Street broker who has struggled to be present for his wife and son. His family vacation becomes a perilous test of his protective instincts as he confronts a corrupt conspiracy. He moves from observer to decisive protector, ultimately forced to bend rules to safeguard Laura and Danny, and uncovers painful truths about his past.

Will's wife and a surgeon who anchors the family under pressure. She provides medical care at the cabin and remains a calm, rational voice amid chaos. Her strength and resolve help the Beeman family survive as threats close in.

Will and Laura's son who is bullied at school and forges a bond with Levi, learning about loyalty and fear. He witnesses violence and shows quick thinking under stress, guided by Levi’s anti-bullying ethos. His growth comes at the cost of hardship and loss for the family.

The bank robber at the center of the conspiracy, driven by love for his girlfriend Adele and his sick mother Mabel. He seeks a way out, showing courage and vulnerability as he navigates corrupt cops and criminals. His motives are personal, not purely criminal, and his fate underscores the film’s consequences.

The town's police chief who orchestrates the caper and manipulates those around him. His control fractures as Will and Levi challenge his power. The confrontation reveals his capacity for deception and violence, including murder.

A uniformed officer who colludes with Howell and participates in the assault on Will's family. He represents a perversion of justice and the danger of unchecked authority. His arc sharpens the film's tension until his fate is sealed.

Richie's brother, an officer whose loyalty is tested and who pays a tragic price in the opening violence. His death exposes the corruption at the heart of the case and jolts the Beeman family.

Levi's girlfriend whose sick mother motivates the robbery. Her relationship with Levi grounds the story in personal stakes and humanizes the criminals’ choices. Her fate underscores themes of care and desperation.

A cancer-stricken mother of Adele, whose illness motivates Levi to help her. She becomes a pivotal witness through a map to hidden cash and is murdered by Howell, highlighting the ruthless nature of the conspiracy.

Will's aunt and a family friend who knew Will's father and dated his aunt, providing a link to the family's past. Her presence anchors Will to his roots as danger closes in.