The Baker

The baker is a solemn, reserved man with a brusque demeanor. He appears to be in his fifties. When Ann orders a birthday cake from him, he remains distant and unfriendly, making her feel uneasy. After Ann fails to pick up the cake, the baker begins making harassing phone calls to her home. However, he later seeks forgiveness, admitting his wrongdoing. It turns out he is lonely and without children. Despite his constant busy schedule as a baker, he feels his life is empty. He has lost sight of whatever dreams he once had, but he eventually shows kindness and compassion towards Ann and Howard.

The Black Man

A middle-aged black man waits at the hospital with his wife and daughter while his son Franklin undergoes surgery.

Dr. Francis

Dr. Francis oversees Scotty's treatment at the hospital. He is handsome, tanned, and wears a three-piece suit. His demeanor is both reassuring and kind.

Dr. Parsons

Dr. Parsons works in the hospital's radiology department.

Ann Weiss

Ann Weiss, thirty-three years old, is Howard's wife and Scotty's mother. She leads a comfortable middle-class life and is dedicated to raising her young son. Devastated by his death, she becomes fiercely angry at the baker's behavior and decides to confront him. However, she calms down as the baker talks, offers her something to eat, and shares his life story.

Howard Weiss

Howard Weiss, Ann's husband and Scotty's father, holds a graduate degree in business and is a junior partner at an investment firm. He is content with his successful life, having never faced any major adversity until Scotty's accident.

Scotty Weiss

Scotty Weiss is the son of Howard and Ann Weiss. On the morning of his eighth birthday, while walking to school, he steps off the curb at an intersection and is struck by a car. He manages to walk home but collapses on the sofa. At the hospital, he falls into a coma. After briefly regaining consciousness, he ultimately passes away.