Miracle in the Rain

Ruth is a secretary who cares deeply for her elderly mother and seeks stability in a world touched by war. She is warm, practical, and emotionally reserved, gradually opening up to a hopeful romance with Arthur. Her resilience is tested by loss, illness, and the ache of longing, yet she clings to faith as a source of strength.

Arthur is a G.I. who pursues a dream of sharing human-interest stories and writing music with Ruth. He is hopeful, caring, and determined to build a life with Ruth after the war. His love and eventual death test Ruth, only for a symbolic return that anchors the film’s miracle.

Grace is Ruth’s practical and supportive coworker who helps Ruth weather sorrow and uncertainty. She embodies steadfast friendship and courage, encouraging Ruth to hold onto faith through trials. Her presence provides emotional ballast during the crisis.

Millie is Ruth’s coworker who becomes entangled in a tense affair with her married boss. Her storyline signals consequences of personal choices and the possibility of change, influencing Ruth’s view of relationships and independence.

Sergeant Gil Parker is a supportive yet blunt presence who warns Arthur about overseas deployment and helps frame the military context of the romance. He also figures in Ruth and Arthur’s lives as a link to the war’s reach and its social circles.

Arlene is Gil Parker’s bride, introduced as a singer associated with the couple’s circle. Her presence underscores the domestic front and the interconnected lives affected by war.

Harry is Ruth’s father, a man who left his family years earlier. He appears in the narrative through memory and the piano scene, revealing themes of regret, reconciliation, and the complex legacies of parental decisions.

Agnes is Ruth’s mother, wary of men due to past heartbreak but protective and nurturing. She provides emotional support and anchors Ruth’s sense of duty to family while navigating her own hurt.

Windgate, nicknamed ’Windy,’ is a former yachtsman who becomes a subject for a human-interest piece. He embodies memory, mentorship, and the aspirational pull of a postwar future.

Mr. Baldwin is a supporting figure within the community setting, helping ground Ruth and Arthur’s story in the world of the home front and daily life in New York.