Casting Call for "Worn and Torn" Film

Charlie is physically fit but has recently stopped taking care of himself, showing signs of grief through darker clothing, messy hair, and heavy eye bags. He pretends to be fine, quietly repressing his pain rather than expressing it, which comes through in his distant and tired behavior. Because his family expects him to appear perfect and “over” his grief, Charlie feels pressured to fake emotional progress he hasn’t actually reached.

Sam is scrawnier but physically fit, with a youthful appearance and a strong focus on style, shown through bright, patterned clothing and carefully styled hair. He uses humor and a carefree attitude to cope with the seriousness of his home life and to rebel against his family. His understanding of grief is shaped by his father, who taught him to repress emotions and view emotional expression negatively.

Nonverbal role. She is playful, genuine, and joyful, with an energy that feels bright and almost heightened. She likes to dress in a vintage, mature style, wearing patterned jackets, thrifted jeans, and band T-shirts, and looks calm and put together.

He is a middle-aged father. He dresses more traditionally in beige, light brown, and more muted colors. He cares little about the boys and is just interested in purchasing the shoes.