The Wetherly daughter who dies from acute radiation poisoning. Her death prompts Carol to sew her a burial shroud as local cemeteries become overwhelmed.
Janice is Lew's wife, whose affair provides the immediate emotional and criminal context for the story. Lew goes searching for revenge after learning about the affair, only to find Janice and the other person murdered on his boat. Her death causes Lew to hide the bodies and abandon San Diego.
A high school friend of Matt and Layne who initially treats John's confession as a joke. She displays emotional detachment throughout the events, appearing dispassionate during police interviews, yet shows genuine grief at the funeral, reflecting the complex emotional responses of teenagers to violence.
The family's daughter, described as sensible and sensitive but too young to assume a parental role for her brothers. She provides crucial information about her brother Trung's history of running away, helping Tannen understand his children's hidden struggles.
Cissy is Jessica McClure's mother and is babysitting several young children at her aunt's house in Midland, Texas. After briefly stepping inside to answer a phone call, she returns to find Jessica missing. The other children point her toward the abandoned well, where Cissy hears Jessica's faint voice and realizes she is trapped below.
Gem is a young woman whom Jim tries to impress after becoming involved in Keller's dangerous demands. During the effort to acquire the Corvette, Jim saves her from an abusive boyfriend. She later boards a bus with Jim and leaves town, asking him what happened to Keller.
The 13-year-old protagonist who suffers from long-term sexual abuse by her father. Her withdrawal and declining academic performance lead to a counselor's intervention, breaking the family's silence.
Civilian connected to the stolen technology's origins. Becomes instrumental to the mission's success and a focal point for team protection.
Roxana Zal has 33 screen credits in a career dating back to 1979. Signature works include Testament, River's Edge, Her Married Lover. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
