September 30, 1955

Jimmy J. is a passionate and sensitive college student overwhelmed by grief over James Dean's death. His obsession with Dean's persona drives him toward rebellious acts and a spiritual quest, expressing his struggle to find identity and purpose amidst emotional turmoil.

Billie Jean is a working-class girl and Jimmy J.'s friend who shares his admiration for James Dean. She is portrayed as intense and impulsive, experiencing trauma from her accident and struggling with silence and scars, symbolizing emotional and physical scars.

Charlotte is Jimmy J.'s girlfriend who appears supportive yet distant. She symbolizes societal pressures and the contrast between youthful innocence and the reality of growing up, ultimately withdrawing from Jimmy J. as he pursues his obsession.

Frank is Jimmy J.'s friend who is pragmatic and often skeptical of Jimmy J.'s emotional pursuits. He acts as a foil to Jimmy's idealism, representing the more grounded perspective of their peer group.

Eugene is a fellow student and part of Jimmy J.'s circle, portrayed as a more reserved and observant character who accompanies Jimmy J. on his spiritual and rebellious endeavors, reflecting peer influence and group dynamics.