A 22-year-old art student who is released from incarceration to restore an old mural, an opportunity that sets her on a path of personal growth and discovery.

A talented young artist and former student of Anna Dale's who becomes a pivotal mentor figure, impacting both Anna’s and Morgan’s lives across the decades.

Jesse Williams’s daughter who, despite having little interest in art, is responsible for ensuring the success of her father’s posthumous wishes regarding the mural project.

Jesse’s sister who, known for her sharp mind in childhood, becomes a key source of historical insights and personal connections for Morgan in her pursuit of understanding the past.

A local portrait artist initially friendly towards Anna but later reveals complex motives and behaviors that influence the mural project’s outcome.

Anna’s landlady in Edenton, who offers both traditional Southern hospitality and unexpectedly progressive views, providing Anna with much-needed support during her time in the town.

A student volunteer with a strong work ethic, who later becomes instrumental in ensuring the safety of those involved in the events surrounding Anna’s mural.