Kate's working-class friend and former romantic interest. He is the biological father of Tony. Tony works as a construction laborer for Mike while attending Princeton. Mike's working-class background contrasts with the affluent world Tony eventually enters.
Kate and Mike share a past romantic connection that resurfaces when she needs emotional support.
Their relationship highlights the stark socioeconomic divide between blue-collar workers and the Philadelphia elite.
Their indirect connection underscores the class tensions that influence the decisions of those around them.
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