Characters :

List of Characters:

-          1.The mother Sophie Harding (30)

Married Steve when she was 19 and was desperate for children, she was overjoyed when she had Maisy and Charlotte. Has history of depression and anxiety, she is very happy in the marriage, but always has a fear of Steve leaving her. After her children are supposedly killed in a car crash, she frequently claims that they are not dead, and is referred to a therapist (Dr Campbell) by her husband.

Sam before...

Sam in costume for the second scene. This costume is when the
character is in the therapists office. Her dark costume and
ageing make up mirrors the ominous atmosphere in the second
scene and shows the characters state of depression.

                   

Sam in her costume for the

first scene, which is a flashback .

We chose this coustume as it suggests to the reader

that she is a middle class, suburban housewife.

The 1950's style dress and brightly

coloured clothing shows that in the first scene

her flashback is a happy and cheerful time that she is remembering.

                                                         

-          2.The husband Jack Harding (35)

             Wants to leave his wife after 11 years of marriage, but feels trapped in the relationship because of the children, has been having an affair with Dr Campbell for 5 years, and refers his wife to her so she can be declared insane. Plans to leave Sophie for the therapist, and take the children with him; however Sophie is unaware of this. The husband is not in the opening of this film, so we do not have any before or after photos.

-          3.A therapist/physiatrist/ social worker Dr. Karen Campbell (32)

Can’t have children, and is having an affair with Steve. Steve refers his wife to her so that she can declare Sophie insane, and leave with Steve and Sophie’s children. She has a history of schizophrenia, however no other characters know this. 

Kat before...

Kat after in her costume for the second scene.
We chose this costume because we thought it showed that the
character would look professional and smart in a pencil skirt and blouse.

                                                 

-          4.Child 1 Girl Maisy Harding (10)

               Is closer with Sophie than she is with Steve.

-          5.Child 2 Girl Charlotte Harding (7)

               Is closer with Sophie than she is with Steve