A computer programmer and husband to Maureen, who previously experienced success with his startup company and is now grappling with financial struggles and the pressures of maintaining a certain lifestyle.

Scott’s wife and a stay-at-home mom, whose desire to maintain appearances and protect her family’s image leads her to make financially risky decisions.

The eldest child of the Torres-Thompson family, an imaginative 11-year-old boy who views the world through the lens of the fantastical stories he reads.

The middle child in the Torres-Thompson family, an 8-year-old who is intelligent and serious, and becomes aware of the broader social issues around him during key events in the story.

A member of the district attorney’s office who is determined to prosecute cases involving illegal immigrants, including Araceli's case.

The public defender assigned to Araceli, known for her determined and assertive approach despite being heavily pregnant.

Scott’s father and the boys' grandfather, whose background is interwoven with the family's tensions and helps in their time of need.