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Meet the Cast

Savanah Joeckel as Angela Jones

Mark Justice as Laz Jones

Traci Newman as Sharon Smith

Dean Cain as

Mark Smith

Dean Phillippi Sr. as Father Matthew

Grace Roszko as Hope

Angela Ford as

Detective Cadence Warren

Emre Orun as Mr. Epps

Angela is a 20-something paralegal, perpetually cynical and anxious due to being abandoned by her mother as a child. Frustrated with work and her marriage, she copes by drinking, smoking and using medication.

Laz is the simultaneously arrogant and insecure husband of Angela. Unable to contribute financially to the marriage and being, less than dedicated to Angela, Mark stumbles through life focused on excuses.

Traci Newman as Sharon is happily married to Mark (Dean Cain) and Angela's best friend who happens to be an attorney. She is always there for Angela as the supportive yet slightly superior friend.

Dean plays Mark, a happily married and successful attorney. He is the husband of Angela's best friend. Tall, Dark and smug, he is always willing to lend a hand and remind you that he is perfect.

Emre plays Mr. Epps, a sleazy high-power attorney. A narcissist, sexual deviant and sadist. As Angela’s boss he regularly uses her as his personal punching bag calling on her to clean up his messes.

Paul Sorvino plays the role of Papa Paulie, who is the wise and lovable restaurant owner. Nearing the tail end of his personal journey he helps Angela see the living and loving is the meaning of existence.

Dee Dee Sorvino takes on the role of the wife of Paul Amato in this film, they co-own the diner together. Although we don't see her very long, she is the one who brings Paul and Angela together.

Dean plays Father Matthew, who is there for Angela at a young age. While Angela is getting abused by the Mother Superior, he bravely steps in. Angela confides in him through the years in times of need.

Tiffini H. Gothard takes on the role of Mother Theresa, the first villain in the film, who exemplifies the rotten side of Catholic power gone wrong. She is abusive, loud, and outright scary, embodying a fearsome presence.

Paul Sorvino as Papa Paulie

Dee Dee Sorvino as Dee Amato

Tiffini H Gothard as Mother Theresa

Kaia Nagorski as Young Angela

Paul D. Schad as Detective Mince

Troy Williams as The Cook

Ozlem Yigit Orun as Angela's Mother

Mira Orun as Baby Grace and Angela

Ava Werner as young girl in school

Conner Blankenship

as Adam

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