Lawn Dogs

A precocious, isolated ten-year-old who has just moved to Camelot Gardens. She is eager for friends, stubborn, and unafraid to push boundaries, which draws her toward Trent yet makes her vulnerable to the adults around her.

A landscaper living in a trailer on Camelot Gardens’ edge. He is rough around the edges and wary, yet can show tenderness toward Devon. His interactions with Brett and Sean reveal a man trying to protect his space while navigating social tensions.

Devon’s father, a protective, status-conscious figure who reacts violently to perceived threats to his family’s reputation. His confrontation with Trent exposes the fragility of authority within a close-knit suburb.

Devon’s mother, anxious about social implications and appearances. She senses Devon’s unusual friendship and grapples with balancing shielding her child and facing uncomfortable truths.

Trent’s mother, a parental figure present in his life and connected to the family’s struggles. Her presence underscores the household dynamics within the neighborhood.

A Korean War veteran dying of a lung disease, shaping Trent’s backstory and his cautious approach to life. His illness adds weight to the family dynamics and Trent’s vulnerabilities.

A closeted young man who flirts with Trent and becomes entangled in neighborhood tensions. He adds complexity to the group dynamics and reflects hidden desires and conflicts.

A neighborhood youth who pursues Devon’s mother and clashes with Trent. His reckless behavior, vandalism, and predatory tendencies heighten the community’s volatility.