The Holding

A determined farmer and mother struggling to keep her family safe and her farm afloat. She hides Dean's fate to protect her daughters and the farm's finances. As Aden's grip tightens, she becomes more resourceful and defiant, choosing her family over fear.

An aging farmhand who has loyally served Cassie's family. He provides a steady, loyal presence and helps with the burial of Dean in secret. His reliability is tested as the crisis deepens and Aden's influence grows.

A manipulative, volatile outsider who moves into the farm and asserts control. He hides his true intentions, orchestrates violence, and aims to forge a brutal, parasitic family unit. His actions culminate in deadly brutality and a dramatic turn of events.

A domineering neighboring farmer who wants to buy Cassie's farm and resists her refusals. His threats escalate the conflict, and he is ultimately killed by Aden along with his brother Noah.

Cassie's sixteen-year-old daughter who distrusts Aden and carries the burden of her father's abuse. She grows wary of Aden's control but eventually reconnects with her mother, aiding in the struggle for safety.

Karsten's brother who becomes a casualty in Aden's ruthless escalation. His death underscores the peril surrounding the farm and the violence of Aden's takeover.

Cassie's husband and Hannah's father, whose past abuse triggers the central conflicts. He is believed dead early on, but is later revealed to have manipulated events from beyond, fueling the characters' fears and actions.

Cassie and Dean's eight-year-old daughter who witnesses the events with a child's wary clarity. Her observations contribute to the unmasking of truths and the family's eventual resolve.