One Battle After Another

A cautious, paranoid drug addict trying to shield his daughter Willa from a past that refuses to stay buried. His survival instincts drive him into dangerous confrontations with authorities, while his longing for safety creates moments of quiet vulnerability.

A trusted member of the French 75 who rescues Willa and anchors the resistance's memory of the old days. She navigates competing loyalties with pragmatism, keeping the group's goals in focus even when tension runs high.

A colonel rising within a white-supremacist faction who uses manipulation and strategic force to gain power. His ambitions collide with the resistance, and his downfall is both brutal and symbolic.

A karate teacher and community leader who guides immigrants through hidden passages to safety. He embodies calm leadership in crisis and orchestrates careful evacuations to keep people alive.

A radical revolutionary whose willingness to take bold action drives the plot and strains relationships. Her choices push the line between devotion to the cause and personal risk, shaping the fate of the movement.

Charlene, born during the central turmoil, becomes a symbol of hope whose existence knots the past and present. Her presence influences the decisions and loyalties of the resistance.

Bob's daughter, a bright, resilient teen who navigates hardship and learns the truth about her family. Her perspective anchors the emotional core of the story and motivates others to act.

A loyal ally who threads the plan together and helps coordinate risky moves against Lockjaw's grip. His steadiness provides a counterbalance to the chaos of pursuit.

A member of the resistance with practical cunning, contributing to strategy and resourcefulness. She stands as a steady presence within the old guard who guides new fighters.

A tough, dependable ally whose experience and grit bolster the resistance's frontline efforts. He embodies resilience under pressure and looks out for younger members.

A matriarch who anchors the past and reminds the group of their roots. Her wisdom guides decisions and grounds the movement in a sense of family.

An enigmatic advisor whose presence hints at uncertain political machinations. He observes the conflict and influences outcomes with quiet, elusive intelligence.