True Love and Chaos

Mimi is a twenty-something backing singer with a country band and waitress job who longs to understand her father. She is practical, hopeful, and stubborn, determined to confront her mother and uncover the name of her father. Throughout the road trip, she grapples with trust as Hanif's delays and Morris's influence shape her ambitions. She discovers she is pregnant, adding urgency and complexity to her decisions.

Morris is a charming, cynical singer with an alcoholic edge who has drifted into a cover band. He embodies a rakish, world-weary outlook that masks deeper hurt. He connects with Mimi and encourages her to take her singing seriously, even as his past and motives remain murky. His presence in the road trip catalyzes Mimi's self-discovery, and the revelation that he is her father destabilizes their bond.

Mimi's boyfriend, present but hesitant about commitment. He cares for her but shies away from deep commitment, and his jealousy grows as Mimi and Morris bond. He becomes entangled in the theft and tries to protect Mimi, even as his own decisions threaten their future. By the end, he faces the consequences of his actions and realizes the fragility of their relationship.

Dean is a lovesick, impulsive junkie who is drawn to Ariel and to the thrill of danger. He teams up with Hanif to steal drugs, masking his insecurities with bravado. His drug habit undermines every plan, driving reckless choices on the road. In the end, his actions contribute to the chaos and the unraveling of fragile relationships.

Jerry is Dean's brother, a hard-edged character who resents the theft and is consumed by anger. He pursues Mimi, Hanif, and Dean with a gun, determined to recover the stolen drugs. His pursuit heightens danger and forces painful confrontations. He represents the violent consequences that follow from criminal acts.

Ariel is the violent brother's girlfriend who becomes entangled in the theft and the ensuing road-trip chaos. She moves between danger and desire, contributing to the volatile dynamics of the group. Her actions create tensions that push characters toward critical decisions. Her presence underscores the film's themes of loyalty and risk.

Hannah is Mimi's mother, living in Perth, a guarded figure who withholds the truth about Mimi's father. She embodies the emotional barrier between mother and daughter, complicating Mimi's search for identity. Her interactions reveal the strain of secrets kept for years. When Morris is revealed as Mimi's father, Hannah's past choices become pivotal to the present.