FAMILY #1: The Harpers
Griffin – (Christopher Johnson) Oldest
brother. He is forced to take the leader position among the two families during
their antics of survival. Is naturally
decisive and organized, but tends to be insensitive and rash if he is not
careful. Struggles with Rene’s feistiness, the two have always had tension
between each other. Constantly burdened with worrying over the safety of the
others, can tend to be overly fearful for their sakes and must learn to lean on
his Creator.
Rene (Leah Oxendine) - Oldest and only sister in the Harper family.
Another natural born leader, even though she is not the firstborn. Dominant,
realist, and a bit too bossy sometimes. A dreamer, even though she conceals her
idealistic notions with realism and pessimism. Struggling with trusting in God
and understanding His plan, why everything is happening to them the way it is. Very much an introvert although she
hides it. Logical and somewhat jaded.
Ash(Will Oxendine) -
Dare-devil who thinks he is an expert at guns and just about everything else.
Energetic, witty, humorous, and a natural comedian. Even though he is a major
extrovert, he oftentimes just likes to be out in the woods by himself shooting
his BB gun.
Ethan (Luke Oxendine)- The baby of the
family.
Mr. Lee
Harper (Butch
Oxendine) - The Harper kids’ dad.
Mrs. Ruth
Harper (Kathy
Oxendine) – The Harper kids’ mom.
FAMILY #2:
The Langstons
Wesley – Quiet, seemingly enigmatic to those
around him. Even his own siblings can’t
figure him out. He usually portrays very little emotion. Very passive
about things, but excellent tree-climber and camouflage artist. Has a
somewhat-hardened/jaded approach to life. Actor
age range: 14-17
Aimee– (Mikalia Flood) Clever and
witty. Speaks her mind but doesn’t complain much. Total realist, always states
the facts with certainty. Loves animals and hates to see the boys hunt them for
food even though she realizes the necessity of it. Struggles with keeping Sam
from driving everybody insane. Very mathematical and precise.
Samantha Davis – (Rachel Force) A major
city girl. The Langstons’ cousin, had come to spend the night with them when
the police raid occurred. A major extrovert. Dislikes Griffin immensely. Most
of the time she is pretty grumpy and discontented in the film, and she is sort
of the ‘bad girl’ of the group, always challenging and questioning Griffin,
Rene, and anyone else who tries to take authority.
Laine (Emma Flood) - A
sweet-tempered, lively girl who loves animals. Many times, she is the sunshine
to the camp when all the older kids are discouraged and dreary. She has her
downtimes, too, of course.
Mr. David
Langston – Langston
kids’ dad.
Mrs. Anne
Langston – Langston
kids’ mom.
Other Characters
Dominik
Schaar – A dark haired boy who initially
stumbles across the Langston and Harper kids while they are in New Fern.
He is tough, hard, jaded, angry and dark inside. Very dry, harsh and
sardonic, even worse than Sam. His life has been immensely difficult and he had
to witness the deaths of his parents at the hands of the government. Hates the government fervently and
wants to fight back against them somehow. Has been living on his own since a
very young age. Actor age range: 14-17
FOSTER FAMILY 1#
Marlow Torrence – Foster dad 1# - An atheist.
Gloria
Torrence– Foster
mom 1# - Into eastern religion.
Willow
Torrence– Actor age range: 12-15. Daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Torrence.
Jamison
Torrence– Actor
age range: 6-8. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Torrence.
FOSTER FAMILY 2#
Louis Yager – Foster dad 2#
Cindy Yager – Foster mom 2#
Mink Yager– Actor age range: 14-17. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Yager.
Cedric
Yager–
Actor age range: 10-12. Son of Mr.
and Mrs. Yager.
FOSTER FAMILY #3
Mitchell Grey – Foster dad #3 – A
Christian ashamed of his faith. Is encouraged by the H’s/L’s to start taking a
firm stand for Jesus.
Eyva Grey – Foster mom #3 – A
Christian who worries about persecution, thus keeps her faith rather secretive.
Is almost encouraged by the H’s/L’s to start taking a firm stand for Jesus, but
drops it.
OTHER
PARTS
Mallory
Greenlaw – (Maygan Flood) Minor character that only enters the film once. An old
friend of Rene’s who happens to collide with her and some of the little kids
one day in the woods while the H’s/L’s are traveling to Lake Forest. A very
energetic, bouncy, jovial girl, almost to the brink of being too much so. Actor age range: 16-20.
Ivy
Greenlaw– Sister of Mallory who also happens to be in the car with her
and Cheris, when they merge paths with the H’s/L’s.As Mallory puts it, “The
obnoxious little sister.” Actor age
range: 10-13.
Cheris
Wishart- Minor character that only enters the film once, is Mallory’s friend who happens
to be in the car with her when they happen upon the H’s/L’s. Doesn’t say much,
is highly skeptical of Rene and the kids. Actor
age: 16-18.
COP #1
COP #2
COP 3# who patrols Langston house in
beginning of script
COP #4 who stops Rene and Aimee alongside
road
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