Shag

Engaged to the conventional Harley, Carson starts the weekend with rules about marriage and stability but gradually questions what she truly wants. She’s thoughtful, loyal, and drawn to new connections that challenge her plans. Her curiosity about Buzz hints at a broader world beyond Myrtle Beach.

Harley is the steady, business-minded fiancé whose expectations clash with the girls’ appetite for novelty. He represents traditional stability, but his feelings undergo a shift as he witnesses genuine attraction and independence. Ultimately, he confronts his own assumptions about love.

A restless preacher's daughter with a daring streak, Melaina pursues romance and fame, testing boundaries with a hopeful eye toward the future. She uses her charm to seize opportunities at the festival and beyond. Her choices reveal the tension between ambition and authenticity.

Daughter of a conservative senator, Luanne navigates high-society expectations while secretly exploring her own desires. She forms complicity and later emotional connections with the group. Her arc includes a revelation about family expectations.

Self-conscious about her weight, Pudge is introspective and sensitive, seeking acceptance and friendship as the weekend unfolds. Her vulnerability grows as she tests boundaries with Chip. She learns to trust her own instincts.

The charismatic flirt who teases Carson and others, Buzz embodies the carefree thrill of the festival. His evolution comes as he confronts real feelings and consequences of his actions. His actions show the consequences of flirtation.

Chip is thoughtful, curious, and cautious about romance. He learns about boundaries and honesty as he grows closer to Pudge and navigates his own surprises. He learns to value friendship.

A glamorous celebrity in town, Jimmy is the catalyst for Melaina’s ambition and the weekend’s party-driven energy. His presence highlights fame’s lure and the power of agents. His presence exposes the allure and danger of celebrity in a beach town.