Michael's wife, deeply affected by his criminal activities and eventual fate.
Carol Greenberg is Phillip Greenberg's wife and a member of the family leaving for Vietnam. She confides in Florence Marr that Roger Greenberg has recently been released from a psychiatric hospital after a nervous breakdown. Her disclosure provides Florence with important context about Roger's unstable condition.
A prostitute whom Neal Burns brings along during a fishing trip. She and Neal get separated from the Maclean brothers, drink all their beer, have sex, and pass out naked. Her presence highlights Neal's reckless behavior and the brothers' eventual frustration and abandonment.
Faye is Suzanne's sister and a member of the Stone family. During the Laura Show discussion of Suzanne's marriage, she describes Larry as having a wild side. Her comment contributes to the family's public characterization of Larry and provides another perspective on the relationship Suzanne presents as a passionate romance.
Anney's sister who provides temporary shelter for Bone to recover from severe injuries inflicted by Glen after the hospital incident. Her home serves as a brief safe haven before Anney returns to Glen.
Valerie is a supermarket cashier in her early thirties and the film's central character. The plot follows her as she deals with the death of her husband; no further details about how she responds or how the other named characters relate to her are provided.
Theresa's mother is terminally ill and lives in a rural Northern California home. Theresa gives her a cannabis joint laced with poison, enabling her to die by assisted suicide. After her mother's death, Theresa inherits the house and chooses to stay there, a decision that conflicts with Nick's wish to move away with her.
Susan Traylor has 41 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work is anchored in the Heat universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Valerie Flake, El Ganzo, Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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