Janie Jones

A 13-year-old amateur musician who travels with her meth-addicted mother and fading rock star father. She demonstrates resilience and talent, using music to navigate instability and to form a genuine bond with Ethan. Her performance and calm presence anchor the film’s emotional core.

Janie’s mother, a former groupie with an active addiction who alternates between seeking care and pulling away. She pushes for Ethan to take custody, then enters rehab herself, complicating the triangle of care and blame. Her arc juxtaposes struggle with a spark of hope for sobriety.

A fading rock star and Janie’s biological father who wrestles with alcoholism and self-destructive impulses. He reluctantly bonds with Janie on the road and slowly confronts his past to become a more responsible father. His arc blends vanity, vulnerability, and a genuine wish to protect Janie.

Ethan’s girlfriend who becomes involved in a breakup and a fling with Billy, which strains the tour and exposes Ethan’s insecurities. She leaves the scene after the break, contributing to the album of consequences that the characters must face.

The band’s manager who at first shows Janie warmth and support, then helps coordinate logistics when tensions rise. Sloan frames the tour’s rhythm and acts as a stabilizing voice, even as the band fractures.

Lead guitarist who becomes involved with Iris, intensifying backstage drama and the risk of the tour’s collapse. He embodies both the allure and the peril of the rock world.

The drummer who defends the group’s integrity, punching Ethan when he attempts to quell the band’s stand. He represents loyalty and a counterweight to Ethan’s volatility.

The bassist who navigates the band’s dynamics amid the touring chaos, providing the steady groove that underpins the performances.

Ethan’s estranged mother who initially doubts the paternity and the wild lifestyle, but ultimately offers support after Ethan’s honesty about Janie. Her money becomes a lifeline to salvage the gear and start anew.

The officer who informs Ethan about the consequences of neglect, helping to raise the stakes around custody and the need to step up as a father.