Moment of Truth: Why My Daughter?

Diana is a likable 17-year-old from Portland who becomes entangled in a dangerous relationship after her parents file for divorce. She drops out of school and enters the world her mother fears, drawn by an older man who exploits her. Her arc culminates in a mysterious murder, which remains officially unsolved.

Gayle is Diana’s mother, devastated by her daughter’s descent. She confronts Diana in the strip club and relentlessly pursues ways to protect her, seeking justice and accountability. Her determination drives much of the investigation and brings her into contact with law enforcement.

A.J. is a 23-year-old man who lures Diana into prostitution and runs a predatory network. He denies involvement in Diana’s death and faces legal consequences for racketeering and promoting prostitution, ultimately receiving a lengthy sentence.

April is another one of A.J.'s prostitutes and a friend of Diana from the strip club. She acts as a bridge to the underground world and provides information that helps Gayle build a case against A.J.

Sgt. Powell is the police officer Gayle contacts in her pursuit of justice. He works with Gayle and April to gather evidence and ultimately helps secure charges against A.J. and bring some accountability to the case.

Paul is part of the Moffitt family since the divorce storyline is central to Diana’s life. His presence helps frame the parental dynamics and the consequences of separation on Diana.

Harry is a member of the Moffitt family connected to Diana’s world. His involvement underscores the extended family context within which Diana’s story unfolds.

Susan is a secondary character who appears in the network surrounding Diana’s life. Her presence adds additional social ties to the story’s network of people around the Moffitt family.

Brian is a peer from Diana’s life who represents the social circle she navigates during the crisis. His interactions help illustrate the choices and pressures Diana faces.

Laurie is another friend within Diana’s life sphere, contributing to the portrait of Diana’s social environment and the support network around her.

MacLaren is a secondary figure connected to the events surrounding the case, helping to flesh out the film’s world and its interactions with law enforcement and the underworld.

Judge Turkell presides over legal matters related to the case. The judge’s role frames the judicial side of the pursuit of accountability for the crimes depicted in the film.