George's wife and Caleb’s mother, who transitions from a Southern socialite to a supportive partner for her husband and a compassionate friend to the young men working on their farm.

The son of George and Isabelle, who grapples with his identity and place in a post-war Southern town after returning home under complex circumstances following his service in the Confederate Army.

The older of two formerly enslaved brothers, Prentiss seeks a better future and forms a significant connection with George and his family while working on their farm.

Prentiss's younger brother, who is nonverbal and finds solace in the forest around the Walker's farm, contributing to the farm and the community in his own silent way.

Caleb's friend and former lover, deeply tied to his Southern roots and family expectations, leading to complicated personal relationships and moral conflicts.