Sarah Taylor (played by Liv Hill) is a protagonist in Jellyfish.
Teenage protagonist who acts as the primary carer for her mother and two younger siblings. She balances school, a part-time job, and family duties, resorting to desperate measures under mounting pressure. Discovers stand-up comedy talent, leading to a climactic choice between caregiving and her new artistic path. Karen Taylor (played by Sinéad Matthews) appears in Jellyfish.
Sarah's mother who struggles with mental health issues. Her condition is the central reason for Sarah's heavy caregiving and financial responsibilities, driving the film's conflict and emotional stakes. Adam Hale (played by Cyril Nri) appears in Jellyfish.
Vince (played by Angus Barnett) appears in Jellyfish.
Nicole (played by Lauran Taylor-Griffin) appears in Jellyfish.
Martin (played by Tomos Eames) appears in Jellyfish.
The drama teacher who hosts the end-of-school showcase. This event acts as the narrative climax, forcing Sarah to decide between her family obligations and her discovered comedic talent. Council Officer (played by Mark Sangster) appears in Jellyfish.
Lucy Taylor (played by Jemima Newman) appears in Jellyfish.
The other of Sarah's two younger siblings. Dependent on Sarah's efforts to maintain the family, representing the emotional and practical stakes of her caregiving role.
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Characters
Sarah Taylor
(played by Liv Hill) — protagonist
Teenage protagonist who acts as the primary carer for her mother and two younger siblings. She balances school, a part-time job, and family duties, resorting to desperate measures under mounting press...
Karen Taylor
(played by Sinéad Matthews) — supporting
Sarah's mother who struggles with mental health issues. Her condition is the central reason for Sarah's heavy caregiving and financial responsibilities, driving the film's conflict and emotional stake...
Adam Hale
(played by Cyril Nri) — supporting
Vince
(played by Angus Barnett) — supporting
Nicole
(played by Lauran Taylor-Griffin) — supporting
Martin
(played by Tomos Eames) — supporting
The drama teacher who hosts the end-of-school showcase. This event acts as the narrative climax, forcing Sarah to decide between her family obligations and her discovered comedic talent.
Council Officer
(played by Mark Sangster) — supporting
Lucy Taylor
(played by Jemima Newman) — supporting
The other of Sarah's two younger siblings. Dependent on Sarah's efforts to maintain the family, representing the emotional and practical stakes of her caregiving role.
Marcus Taylor
(played by Henry Lile) — supporting
One of Sarah's two younger siblings. Relies on Sarah's care and financial support, contributing to the intense pressures she faces throughout the film.
Daryl
(played by Connor Mills) — supporting
Malik
(played by Jay Sajjid) — supporting
Bartender
(played by Nikolas Holttum) — minor
Booth Girl
(played by Ria Zmitrowicz) — minor
Council Office Manager
(played by Victoria Alcock) — minor
Clive
(played by Peter Picton) — minor
Dudley
(played by Swainley Whipps Eden-Entwistle) — minor
Social Worker #1
(played by Helen Brannigan) — minor
Social Worker #2
(played by Jamie Hosegood) — minor
Martin's Wife
(played by Helen Kennedy) — minor
Martin's Daughter
(played by Meredith Ryder) — minor
Story Analysis
A teenage girl navigates overwhelming family responsibilities while discovering a new artistic identity.
