Linoleum

A middle-aged astronomer trapped in an unfulfilling life, Cameron once dreamed of spaceflight and now hosts a local science education show. His obsession with science clashes with a chaotic home life, including a pending divorce from Erin. The appearance of a double-like figure and the memory-driven narrative push him to reexamine his choices and what truly defines him.

A successful astronaut who resembles Cameron, Kent becomes a catalyst for jealousy and rivalry within the story. He exerts a threatening influence that culminates in a dangerous car incident, underscoring how external success can destabilize Cameron's life. The presence of Kent intertwines with memory as Cameron's past and present collide.

Cameron's wife, who is divorcing him, and later revealed to be part of the elder memory as the older versions of Cameron's life. She is a conflicted partner who bears the strain of family life and memory, trying to keep the family together while confronting secrets of the past. Erin's relationship with Cameron anchors the emotional core of the story.

Nora is a high school student who forms a strong bond with Marc and explores questions of sexuality and identity in her own life. She embodies a modern, curious energy in the town's youth and challenges expectations through her choices. Her presence and friendships push the family to confront how past choices shape younger generations.

Marc is a new student who shares Nora's birthday and becomes entangled with the town's mysteries. He forges a bond with Nora while questioning the adults around him, including the looming figure of Kent. The character acts as a bridge between youth, admiration, and disillusionment with authority.

Mac is Cameron's father, a retired NASA engineer living in a dementia-stricken old-age home. He retains a sharp memory for technical details despite memory loss, and his presence anchors the film's foreground about memory and legacy. He helps Cameron reconnect with his past through technical reminiscence and the astronaut's costume.

Darcy is the popular girl at Nora's high school who becomes a focal point of social conflict when Nora and Marc ally against her. Her authority during the Halloween party scene intensifies rivalries and tests the characters' loyalties. She embodies the social pressures of adolescence in the town.