Soul Food

An 11-year-old observer who cares deeply about his fractured family and becomes the driving force to reunite everyone. He uses a hopeful, sometimes imperfect tactic to bring relatives back together, highlighting his faith in family and the ache of wanting everyone under one roof.

The wise, loving matriarch whose stroke destabilizes the household. Her guidance lingers in memory after her coma and death, anchoring the family's values and motivating others to heal their rifts in her honor.

The middle sister whose tensions with Teri reflect ongoing familial wounds. A resilient mother and a realist, she strives to shield the family from dissolution while navigating her own challenges and loyalties.

The eldest sister and a successful lawyer, married to Miles. Her ambitions and complicated relationships—with her sister and her husband—drive key confrontations that threaten the family’s harmony before healing begins.

The youngest sister who runs a barbershop/beauty parlor and is married to Lem. Her role as a catalyst in financial and relational conflicts tests loyalties and sparks pivotal family moments.

Bird's husband, an ex-convict whose past and lies ignite workplace trouble and arguments. His presence reveals the fragility of trust and the strain of reintegrating into family life.

Teri’s troubled cousin who forms a bond with Miles over the arts. Faith’s arrival intensifies the family drama and adds a layer of vulnerability and reintegration to the circle.

Big Mama’s brother who unexpectedly becomes a catalyst by revealing the hidden money during a turning-point moment, helping to steer the family toward reconciliation.