Kylie Burch (played by Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) is a protagonist in Class.
A resource-poor single mother facing significant legal challenges. Initially abrasive and defensive due to her circumstances, she relies on Whitt's legal representation while battling systemic barriers to secure stability for herself and her son. Whitt Sheffield (played by Justin Bruening) is a protagonist in Class.
A pretentious but capable law student (referred to as Will in some summaries) who reluctantly takes on Kylie Burch's case to complete his degree. Initially dismissive due to his privileged background, he evolves into a committed advocate after understanding the real-world struggles of his client and her son. Benjamin Sheffield (played by Eric Roberts) appears in Class.
A successful corporate lawyer and Whitt's father. He embodies traditional, high-stakes legal practice and actively discourages his son from taking on pro bono work, establishing the ideological conflict that drives Whitt's character arc. Julia Sheffield (played by Catherine Mary Stewart) appears in Class.
A member of the Sheffield family, likely Whitt's mother. She exists within the privileged legal and social sphere that contrasts sharply with Kylie Burch's circumstances, highlighting the class divide central to the film. Shane Burch (played by Maxwell Perry Cotton) appears in Class.
Kylie's young son who suffers from severe asthma and frequent illnesses. His fragile health heavily impacts the family's stability and serves as the emotional core that humanizes Kylie's situation for Whitt and the court.
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Characters
Kylie Burch
(played by Jodi Lyn O'Keefe) — protagonist
A resource-poor single mother facing significant legal challenges. Initially abrasive and defensive due to her circumstances, she relies on Whitt's legal representation while battling systemic barrier...
Whitt Sheffield
(played by Justin Bruening) — protagonist
A pretentious but capable law student (referred to as Will in some summaries) who reluctantly takes on Kylie Burch's case to complete his degree. Initially dismissive due to his privileged background,...
Benjamin Sheffield
(played by Eric Roberts) — supporting
A successful corporate lawyer and Whitt's father. He embodies traditional, high-stakes legal practice and actively discourages his son from taking on pro bono work, establishing the ideological confli...
Julia Sheffield
(played by Catherine Mary Stewart) — supporting
A member of the Sheffield family, likely Whitt's mother. She exists within the privileged legal and social sphere that contrasts sharply with Kylie Burch's circumstances, highlighting the class divide...
Shane Burch
(played by Maxwell Perry Cotton) — supporting
Kylie's young son who suffers from severe asthma and frequent illnesses. His fragile health heavily impacts the family's stability and serves as the emotional core that humanizes Kylie's situation for...
Key Relationships
Benjamin Sheffield → Julia Sheffield
(Family Spouse)
Whitt Sheffield → Julia Sheffield
(Family Mother)
Whitt Sheffield → Benjamin Sheffield
(Family Father)
Kylie Burch → Shane Burch
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
A resource-poor single mother navigates systemic legal barriers with the help of an initially reluctant law student.
