The Whisperers

An impoverished, elderly, and eccentric woman living alone in a ground-floor flat, who hears disembodied voices and navigates a frail existence on welfare. Her isolation and stubborn independence drive the plot as she clings to a potential windfall, while strangers draw near with dangerous intentions.

Mrs Ross's husband who deserted her decades ago and later returns only briefly to move back in before drifting into gambler circles and stealing money, prompting further abandonment.

Mrs Ross's criminal son who hides a large sum of money and confesses to the police; his actions trigger the chain of events that endanger her.

A stranger who befriends Mrs Ross, feeds her with spirits, and collaborates in abducting and robbing her of the money, illustrating predation on vulnerability.

A figure in the Noonan family network encountered in the welfare milieu; part of the social web surrounding Mrs Ross and the broader story of dependence.

A husband character present in the Noonan sub-plot who interacts with the welfare social circle; his choices intersect with crime and care.

A figure encountered by Mrs Ross within the social and hospital environment, contributing to the film's portrayal of institutional interactions.

A hospital almoner who becomes involved in Mrs Ross's case in the medical and welfare network surrounding her care.

A psychiatrist who evaluates Mrs Ross as part of the care system, highlighting the film's exploration of mental health and welfare.

A social space figure who interacts with characters within the town setting, reflecting the everyday world surrounding Mrs Ross.

An upstairs neighbor who embodies the proximity of danger and the social environment of the building where Mrs Ross lives.

One of the violent figures who participates in the crime against Mrs Ross, reinforcing the film's danger-laden atmosphere.

Another participant in the assault on Mrs Ross, contributing to the film's sense of threat and vulnerability.

A youthful assailant involved in the central crime and the danger facing Mrs Ross during the events.

A nurse who appears in the hospital setting, symbolizing the care network around Mrs Ross.