Hunter Conrad (played by Haley Bennett) is a protagonist in Swallow.
Protagonist from a working-class background who marries into wealth. Emotionally stifled, she develops pica, compulsively swallowing inedible objects like marbles and a screwdriver. After medical interventions and discovering her husband's betrayal, she flees, confronts her biological father, and ultimately chooses an abortion to reclaim her autonomy. Richie Conrad (played by Austin Stowell) is a protagonist in Swallow.
Hunter's wealthy, distant husband. He responds to her pica with anger rather than support, secretly bribes her psychiatrist to report on her therapy, and uses threats to control her. His emotional neglect and manipulation are central catalysts for Hunter's psychological breakdown and eventual rebellion. Lucy (played by Luna Lauren Vélez) appears in Swallow.
Erwin William's wife. She attends the birthday celebration and, like others, initially misidentifies Hunter as a guest's parent before the truth is revealed. Luay (played by Laith Nakli) appears in Swallow.
A Syrian immigrant and family friend hired to monitor Hunter. Initially dismissive of her privilege-induced illness, he gradually empathizes with her suffering and ultimately helps her stage an escape from the psychiatric hospital.
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Characters
Hunter Conrad
(played by Haley Bennett) — protagonist
Protagonist from a working-class background who marries into wealth. Emotionally stifled, she develops pica, compulsively swallowing inedible objects like marbles and a screwdriver. After medical inte...
Richie Conrad
(played by Austin Stowell) — protagonist
Hunter's wealthy, distant husband. He responds to her pica with anger rather than support, secretly bribes her psychiatrist to report on her therapy, and uses threats to control her. His emotional neg...
Lucy
(played by Luna Lauren Vélez) — supporting
Erwin William's wife. She attends the birthday celebration and, like others, initially misidentifies Hunter as a guest's parent before the truth is revealed.
Luay
(played by Laith Nakli) — supporting
A Syrian immigrant and family friend hired to monitor Hunter. Initially dismissive of her privilege-induced illness, he gradually empathizes with her suffering and ultimately helps her stage an escape...
