The Disappeared

Matthew has just been released from a psychiatric hospital after his younger brother Tom disappeared. He is consumed by guilt and begins hearing Tom's voice and seeing him, which propels him to seek advice from friends, a priest, and a neighbor. As he digs deeper, he confronts a tangled web of ghosts, secrets, and a killer in the church.

Tom is Matthew's younger brother whose disappearance sets the events in motion. He returns as a ghost who communicates with Matthew and guides the investigation, even though his fate remains unsettled. His presence haunts Matthew and fuels the search for the truth.

Shelley is a psychic medium who provides guidance through readings and warnings. She becomes a pivotal source of clues, hinting that Tom's warning is tied to a greater danger. Years earlier, Shelley died in a fire, and her lingering presence influences the investigation.

Rebecca is Shelley's daughter who gives Matthew a drawing of Sophie. She appears as a ghost and communicates through visions, helping connect the living with the dead. Her presence links the two families' tragedies and pushes the revelation forward.

Simon is a parish priest and ally to Matthew who becomes a key figure in the search for truth. He confirms Sophie’s disappearance and grows suspicious as the investigation points toward Ballan. His faith and caution provide a counterpoint to the mounting danger.

Sophie is Simon's sister who has also gone missing, tying the two families’ fates together. Her disappearance intensifies the town's fear and deepens the mystery Matthew is trying to solve. Her memory becomes a driving force behind the pursuit of the truth.

Adrian Ballan is a parish priest whose name is linked to the flames and the cryptic clues. He is ultimately revealed as the killer, turning a trusted religious figure into a dangerous adversary. His presence tests the boundaries between faith, authority, and deception.

Jake is Matthew's father, who initially arranges for his son to be re-committed to the hospital. He later acts out of worry and responsibility, providing a tempered, protective counterpoint to Matthew's relentless pursuit of the truth.

Amy is Matthew's neighbor who provides a newspaper clipping that sparks the search. She is later revealed to be a ghost who helps Matthew, before the truth about her fate is clarified in the final revelations.