Sole Survivor

A newspaper reporter haunted by the loss of his wife and daughter in the crash, Joe becomes obsessed with the possibility that the tragedy was no accident. He dives into the case, driven by grief and a need for truth, and ends up protecting Nina as the investigation unravels a larger conspiracy. His determination puts him at odds with powerful players, but his empathy keeps him focused on saving the children.

A woman who claims to be a crash survivor and approaches Joe at his wife’s grave, drawing him into the investigation. She becomes a pivotal witness and ally as the Quartermass Organization closes in on the survivors and the child with special abilities. Her presence adds depth to the mystery and the stakes of the pursuit.

The young girl protected by Rose who possesses healing abilities and the power to transport. Her gifts make her a target for the organization, but also a beacon of hope that helps Joe and the others cope with their losses. Her fate hinges on the choices of adults around her and the dangers they face.

A villainous killer who once served as a CIA agent and has become a mercenary for the government, tasked with silencing witnesses and eliminating the scientists behind the experiments. He leads the assault on the survivors and embodies the corrupting lure of power. He ultimately dies by his own hand under the pressure of the unfolding events.

A psychic boy who destroys the plane and later kills Yates, suggesting a powerful but uncontrollable fate that overshadows the adults’ plans. His abilities catalyze the climax and force the adults to confront the consequences of their actions. Dewey’s fate and his act of killing mark a tragic turn that grants Joe a fragile chance at closure.

An agent for the Bureau who aids Joe after identifying the personal cost of the crash. Donner offers support and a counterpoint to the shadows cast by Quartermass, providing a sense of legitimacy to the pursuit of truth. His involvement helps pivot the investigation toward a potential resolution.