Show Them No Mercy!

A protective and pragmatic father who refuses to abandon his family. He remains calm under pressure, navigates the threats with careful decisions, and volunteers to face danger to keep his loved ones safe. His resilience under captivity and pursuit underscores the film’s emphasis on familial duty.

A capable mother who endures captivity with courage, while keeping her baby and husband hopeful. She shows resourcefulness in tense moments, and a final act of defense sees her take decisive action against Pitch. Her strength anchors the Martins through danger.

A calculating member of the kidnap gang who initially orchestrates the escape from police attention. His willingness to lay low and protect the ransom shows a strategic edge, even as he remains vulnerable to the gang’s internal tensions. His arc foreshadows the betrayals that punctuate the finale.

Impatient and violent, Pitch is quick to anger and inclined to order cruelty (even harming the dog). His aggression heightens the danger for the Martins and escalates the countdown to violence. He is ultimately defeated by a combination of courage and police intervention.

One of the kidnap gang members who meets his end during a police pursuit after a ransom exchange. He embodies the reckless side of criminal action that hastens the film’s climax. His fate highlights the consequences of the gang’s criminal choices.

An opportunistic gang member who is easily identified by the police and killed during the pursuit. His role emphasizes the danger of relying on criminals who lack discipline. His death removes one more threat to the Martins.

The police figure who coordinates the pursuit and helps bring the criminals to justice. He represents authority and the eventual intervention that protects the innocent. His role foregrounds law enforcement as a stabilizing force in the crisis.

A member of the Hansen family who appears as a figure of support and concern, representing the ordinary people caught up in extraordinary danger. His presence adds a layer of domestic consequence to the kidnapping plot.

The Hansen matriarch who shares the family’s fear and determination. She embodies the protective impulse of a parent and the hope that their loved ones will return safely. Her reactions to the crisis help drive the emotional core of the story.

A member of the Hansen circle who contributes to the family’s survival through concern and action. His presence widens the family dynamic and adds to the sense that the crisis touches multiple generations.