Laura’s husband, a hardworking and practical man with rigid views, who relocates their family to a challenging farm environment in the Mississippi Delta.

Henry’s charming younger brother, a war veteran, whose presence attracts attention and who forms a significant bond with Laura.

Henry’s father, who embodies the era's racial prejudices, exerting control over those around him while contributing little himself.

The son of Florence and Hap, a decorated World War II veteran who returns home to find the racial climate in Mississippi stifling after experiencing a different life overseas.

Ronsel’s mother and wife to Hap, she supports the McAllans while also fulfilling her responsibilities as a midwife, observing the undercurrents of the household dynamics.

A preacher and father, who works diligently to support his family on the farm and counsels caution against the volatile racial tensions of the South.