Joni is a thirty-something professional lyricist living in Los Angeles who suffers from severe writer's block following her mother's early-onset dementia diagnosis. To find her footing, she temporarily returns to her hometown of Vienna Shores, North Carolina. Her subsequent experiences back home force her to confront her stalled career and her feelings of isolation within the music industry.

A famous pop star and former member of the boy band Renegade, Sasha struggles to establish a successful solo career. Following an impromptu kiss with Joni, the two form an unexplainable telepathic bond. Beneath his glamorous public persona, he carries deep sorrow regarding his mother's tragic death and unresolved anger toward his absentee father.

Joni's lifelong best friend who lives in Vienna Shores. She acts as Joni's loyal confidante and offers honest advice about life. Gigi harbors her own musical aspirations that she fears might be permanently stalled by remaining in her small hometown.

Joni and Mitch's mother, who runs the Revelry with her husband Hank. A former singer-songwriter who gave up performing to raise her family, she faces a recent diagnosis of early-onset dementia. She acts as an emotional anchor for Joni and provides perspective on pursuing artistic dreams.

Joni's brother and Hank and Wynona's son. He has grown weary of helping run the family's music venue and feels relieved by his parents' plans to close it down by the end of the summer.

Joni's ex-boyfriend from high school and college. He broke her heart nine years ago when he ended their relationship right before graduation. Currently living in Boston, his reappearance in town forces Joni to confront her lingering feelings and past sorrows.

Sasha's late mother who died in a car accident when he was thirteen. A kindhearted and devoted single mother, she raised Sasha alone while struggling financially.

Joni and Mitch's father and Wynona's husband. He co-owns and operates the Revelry and helps care for Wynona as she copes with early-onset dementia.

A highly successful rock musician and Sasha's estranged father. He was completely absent during Sasha's childhood, providing no financial or emotional support to Sasha's mother.

Joni's manager in the Los Angeles music industry. She helped launch Joni's career years ago after receiving her demo tape and continuously pushes her to produce new hits.

A famous pop icon whose latest hit song, "If You Stayed," was written by Joni. She acts as a catalyst for Joni and Sasha's first meeting by pulling them both onstage during her concert.

Joni's godfather who owns a boat in Vienna Shores. He provides a comfortable space for the family to relax on the water away from their daily stresses.

A long-time friend of Joni and Gigi from Vienna Shores who owns the local restaurant, Citrus.