Ford is a billionaire who made his fortune through the Gramophone music-streaming app. Finding the world of extreme wealth unfulfilling, he returns to his childhood summer town of Rose Hill to build a recording studio. Guarded and uncomfortable with his father's massive fame, he prefers a quiet, controlled life until a 12-year-old girl arrives claiming to be his biological daughter.

Rosie is a driven, MBA-educated professional who returns to her hometown after a traumatic workplace assault leaves her unjustly fired. Seeking a fresh start, she moves into her brother's bunkhouse. She projects an upbeat, sunshine-like exterior that masks her internal struggle to redefine her life away from corporate expectations, frequently clashing with her childhood acquaintance, Ford.

Cora is a resilient 12-year-old girl who seeks out her biological father, Ford, after her adoptive father dies and her mother enters treatment for depression. She travels alone by bus to Rose Hill. A devoted music fan, she is remarkably perceptive and brings unexpected light into Ford's highly structured world.

West is Rosie's older brother and Ford's lifelong best friend. A former teenage troublemaker, he is now a grounded single father living on the Belmont family property in Rose Hill. He provides a stabilizing presence for his sister and serves as an example of responsible fatherhood for Ford.

Stan is an executive at Apex, a construction materials company. He abuses his position of power by sexually assaulting Rosie. When she threatens to report him to Human Resources, his actions result in her unjust termination.

Ryan works in the oil industry and has been Rosie's boyfriend for two years. Coming from a wealthy background, he is career-focused and emotionally detached. When Rosie confides in him about her workplace crisis, he prioritizes her professional standing over her emotional well-being.

Ford's sister, who lives on a ranch in Chestnut Springs. She is protective of her family and initially frustrated by Ford's tendency to keep significant life events, such as discovering he has a daughter, entirely to himself.

Cora's mother, who is struggling with severe depression following the death of her husband from ALS. She requires in-patient treatment, necessitating Cora's move to Ford's care.

Ford and Willa's father, a famous guitarist for the band Full Stop. His celebrity status, public lifestyle, and intense drive for success have cast a long shadow over Ford's life, complicating their relationship.

Ford's mother, who works as a sex therapist. She is candid, highly perceptive, and consistently supportive of her son, quickly embracing Cora when she learns of her existence.

Rosie's high school boyfriend who cheated on her, an event that led to a pivotal memory of Ford coming to rescue her from a party.

A local contractor, known as Bash, hired to renovate Ford's barn into a recording studio. He leverages his services to recruit Ford into the local fathers' bowling league.

Also known as Scotty, he is a painter hired to work on the studio renovation. His overt flirting with Rosie causes significant friction on the job site.

Rosie and West's father. He lives on the family compound in Rose Hill and has long harbored suspicions that his daughter and Ford were meant to be together.

Rosie and West's mother, who lives on the Rose Hill family property. She is curious about Rosie's sudden return and frequently questions her future plans.

West's six-year-old daughter and Rosie's niece, living on the Rose Hill property. She is an affectionate child who brings immediate comfort to Rosie upon her return.

West's young son. He has selective mutism and typically only speaks to his parents, relying on nonverbal communication with others.

West's ex-wife and the mother of Emmy and Oliver. She maintains a healthy co-parenting relationship with West, ensuring stability for their children.

A high school acquaintance of Rosie's who now owns the Bighorn Bistro in Rose Hill. She represents the strong community ties of Rosie's hometown.

Willa's husband, who lives with her and their two children on a ranch in Chestnut Springs.

A former coworker of Rosie's from Apex who attends a charity event and provides updates on the company's recent operational struggles.

A Human Resources representative at Apex who handles Rosie's termination following the incident with Stan.

A member of the local "dad" bowling league that West and Ford participate in, joining them for their regular matches.