Maria Coughlin (played by Adrienne Shelly) is a protagonist in Trust.
A naive 17-year-old who drops out of high school after becoming pregnant. After her father's sudden death and being kicked out by her mother, she finds refuge with Matthew. They propose to each other for medical benefits, but the relationship collapses after Maria undergoes an abortion. Upon discovering Matthew's missing grenade at the factory, she throws it to prevent tragedy, leading to his arrest. Anthony (played by Gary Sauer) appears in Trust.
Maria's boyfriend who impregnates her. He abandons her after learning of the pregnancy, citing fears that a baby would jeopardize his chances for a football scholarship.
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Characters
Maria Coughlin
(played by Adrienne Shelly) — protagonist
A naive 17-year-old who drops out of high school after becoming pregnant. After her father's sudden death and being kicked out by her mother, she finds refuge with Matthew. They propose to each other...
Anthony
(played by Gary Sauer) — supporting
Maria's boyfriend who impregnates her. He abandons her after learning of the pregnancy, citing fears that a baby would jeopardize his chances for a football scholarship.
Key Relationships
Maria Coughlin → Anthony
(Romantic Boyfriend)
Story Analysis
A teenage girl's journey through abandonment, false refuge, and tragic consequences after a pregnancy.
