Kotch

A stubborn but warm-hearted elderly man who craves purpose and companionship. He questions conventional family roles with blunt humor, yet his practical care gradually earns trust. Kotcher embodies resilience and an enduring belief that one can make a difference in a child's life.

A pregnant high school dropout who works as a hairdresser and becomes entangled in Kotch's plan to help her. She navigates financial precarity, unplanned motherhood, and her evolving sense of responsibility. Her choices about work, debt, and Duncan drive the story's emotional arc.

Kotch’s daughter‑in‑law, wary of his influence but still part of the family circle. She balances practicality with concern for the child's welfare and the household’s stability. Her stance highlights tensions within blended families and the pull between control and care.

Wilma’s husband and Kotch’s son, who represents formal authority and effort to restore order. He pushes for Kotch’s removal from the house and later considers where Kotch fits into the family’s future. His actions underscore the clash between tradition and compassion.

The infant who becomes the focal point of Kotch’s journey. Duncan’s presence prompts care, patience, and a test of the grandparent‑like bond that Kotch seeks to form. His arrival catalyzes Kotch’s pursuit of a meaningful path forward.

The same baby, portrayed by a second actor, continuing the central guardianship arc. His quiet needs push Kotch toward new commitments and a redefined sense of family.

A companion figure encountered in Kotch’s Palm Springs stretch, described in the cast as a helpful presence who shares in Kotch’s ongoing journey. Pablo symbolizes the possibility of friendship and assistance on the road to a new life.