Moontide

A dock worker with a turbulent past who struggles to leave violence behind after a night of heavy drinking. He is drawn to Anna and dreams of a settled life, but memories of past outbursts haunt him. His restraint and courage grow as he fights to protect a fragile new home with Anna.

A brash, jealous barfly whose violent tendencies and manipulative nature drive much of the conflict. He harbors a dark past and poses a continual threat to Bobo and Anna’s budding life. His inability to swim and his volatile temper culminate in tragedy.

The town watchman and amateur philosopher who serves as Bobo’s conscience and voice of reason. He urges caution, offers perspective, and helps steer Bobo toward a possible future with Anna. His calm presence contrasts with the town’s volatility.

A young woman who dreams of settling down and creating a home. She forms a connection with Bobo and faces Tiny’s menace, choosing to pursue a stable life. Her resolve and warmth anchor the story’s emotional core.

A wealthy doctor who sails by in a boat and becomes entangled with his own wife and mistress. He steps in to help with Anna and Bobo’s life and ultimately leaves his mistress for his wife, shaping the film’s moral landscape.

A local bar-fly whose murder becomes the incident that unsettles the town and tests Bobo’s fear of his own potential for violence. His hat becomes a symbolic link to the events that unfold around the barge.

The fisherman who owns the barge and hires Bobo, offering a practical, steady presence in the volatile world of the docks. His work provides the safety net that allows Bobo to attempt a new life.

A figure from Bobo’s past whose connection to Anna is revealed through a gifted dress, highlighting the memory and past relationships that haunt the present. Mildred’s presence underscores themes of memory and social bonds.