Guilt Is My Shadow

Linda is Jamie’s estranged wife who travels to the countryside seeking reconciliation, but becomes entangled with Kit. She is pragmatic and emotionally guarded, yet haunted by Jamie’s actions. Linda and Kit’s bond deepens as they confront secrets they’d rather keep hidden.

Jamie is the getaway driver who flees a botched robbery and seeks shelter in a rural village. He drags Kit into his world of petty theft and seduction, and his betrayal destabilizes the household. His affair with Betty and his self-destructive choices accelerate the tragedy.

Kit is Jamie’s uncle who lives a solitary rural life and tolerates Jamie’s stay out of grudging obligation. He becomes emotionally entangled with Linda and, reluctantly, with the burden of hiding Jamie’s death. His loyalty is tested as secrets mount.

Eva is Jamie’s mother who arrives unexpectedly, adding pressure and stirring up unresolved family tensions. Her presence heightens the sense that family ties can complicate justice and mercy. She observes the changes in her son’s life from a wary distance.

Betty is a single woman in the village who becomes Jamie’s lover, representing escape from Kit’s orderly life. Her relationship with Jamie introduces risk and temptation, contributing to the unraveling of reputations in a tight-knit community.