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Storyline: 'A Father's War' follows a young father whose life shatters after tragedy strikes, forcing him to confront trauma, faith, loyalty and betrayal. As PTSD reshapes his sense of reality, he battles to protect the people he loves while navigating manipulation, grief and a shifting moral landscape.
This character driven story offers emotionally powerful arcs, deeply human performances and the raw question at its core: when you lose everything you love, will you fight back?
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Male 25 to 45
Boris. Deeply loyal and trusting. Natural leader, spiritually inclined, protective father instincts. Develops hyper vigilance, anger issues and emotional fragility from PTSD
Female 18 to 39
Jasmine Summer Lead. Nurturing, maternal, intelligent and pragmatic. Protective of Olivia. Emotionally manipulated, increasingly withdrawn yet hopeful and moral
Male 18 to 35
Aaron Shaffer Lead. Charming façade hiding narcissism. Jealous, possessive, manipulative and gaslighting. Violent when threatened. Military discipline masking instability
Any gender 18 to 33
Supporting role: Comical at times, honest, ambitious, loyal and insecure. Conscience driven and protective.
Female 21 to 35
Nikki. Supporting role. Strong, sophisticated, bold and boisterous. Protective best friend who sees through Aaron. Action oriented protector. Romantic potential with Clay
Female 37 to 76
Kathy Johnson Supporting. Devoted mother dying of cancer. Sets up inheritance and represents sacrifice. Her death during Boris's coma deepens his trauma
Male 50 to 80
Pastor Gavin. Landlord, mentor and PTSD recovery sponsor. Former trauma survivor offering spiritual guidance and hope
Any gender 30 to 65
Dr. Foster. Boris's primary doctor explaining PTSD and medical condition
Female 18 to 46
Nurse Sherri. Compassionate nurse helping Boris through recovery
Female 18 to 25
Dr. Maddie. Young physical therapist assisting Boris in regaining mobility
Any gender 50 to 65
Detective Jones. Police detective and friend of Pastor Gavin
Male 32 to 50
Mr. Chavez. Bank executive handling Kathy's estate
