East Asian. A thin/frail looking young woman who is struggling to make money to send to her mother in China. Came to the US as a victim of human trafficking. After a judge forbids her from continuing her work on the street, Qing took on various low-paid jobs to make money. Eventually the pressure from the debt collector forced her to resort back to sex work. Sensitive, observant, and aspiring. The character speaks accented English, and fluent Mandarin Chinese. Talent needs to be comfortable with staged sex scenes (no frontal, back nudity on screen, but during shooting some clothes may need to be removed. Talent can wear pasties and nude color undergarments), and staged sexual positions with a male and/or female scene partner. Talent should also be comfortable smoking a cigarette (no need to inhale.) Lead. Please note Mandarin Chinese speaking skills in the submission note

East Asian. An elderly woman who shares a room with Qing. Makes a living by collecting and recycling cans on the street. Witty, street smart, and has a wicked sense of humor. Genuinely wants to help Qing live comfortably. The character speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese. Strong Support. Please note Chinese speaking ability in submission note.

A regular client of Qing. However, they never had sex. Only cuddle in bed, as Qing reminds James of his ex-wife. The character physically became disabled as the story progressed. Talent should be able to speak Chinese (or comfortable learning Chinese). Strong Support. Please note Chinese speaking ability in submission note.

James’ daughter, who became James’ caretaker after he became disabled. She is mixed (Caucasian Father and Asian Mother). A gentle, sweet young lady who offers support to Qing. Talent should be able to speak Chinese or willing to learn to speak Chinese. Day player. Please note Chinese speaking ability in Submission note.

East Asian. The group of can collectors were introduced to Qing through Qing’s roommate. They enjoyed a night out collecting cans, sharing food and stories. Talent must be able to speak a Chinese dialogue (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, etc.) Day Player. Please note Chinese speaking ability in submission note.

East Asian. Runs the hostel where Qing and her roommate resides. She ran through the do and don't with Qing, before offering her a room. Talent must be able to speak a Chinese dialogue (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, etc.) Day Player. Please note Chinese speaking ability in submission note.

A sympathetic Judge who recognizes Qing from a previous trail. Offers Qing an opportunity to prove she can make an honest living within 6 months. Day Player

A lanky Court officer who calls Qing in. Day Player.

Offers Qing a job at his restaurant. A nice guy, but goes by the book when it comes to business. Day Player.

East Asian. A sous chef who got asked by Restaurant Owner to be Qing's interpreter to explain the Restaurant's working rules. Talent should be able to speak fluent Chinese (or comfortable learning Chinese). Day player.

A burly looking Restaurant Worker who harasses Qing at the restaurant. Qing ended up pouring hot pepper powder into his pants. Talent should speak fluent Spanish. Day Player.

East Asian. A driver who strikes a conversation with Qing and her roommate while giving them a ride home. A pretty fun and open minded guy. Talent must be able to speak a Chinese dialogue (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, etc.) and be comfortable driving a car (with valid driver’s license). Day Player.

A seemly wealthy man with a fetish to sleep in an older woman’s lap. Seems to be a regular ‘client’ of one of the can collectors. No Sexual situation. Improvisation experience a plus. No Lines. Day Player.

An sharp immigration officer who questioned Qing and James, as they were trying to pass as a married couple. Day Player.

Portray Qing’s clients who paid for her service. No written lines in the script; but open to improvise per director’s direction. Talent must be comfortable with staged sex scene (no frontal, rear, or back nudity) and implied sexual situation with a female scene partner. Day Player

A random guy with poor hygiene, who offers Qing money to perform oral sex on him. No written lines in the script; but open to improvise per director’s direction. Talent must be comfortable with staged/implied oral sex scene (no frontal, rear, or back nudity). Day Player.

A forceful client who ended up being rejected by Qing, when she wasn’t feeling well. Qing ended up threatening him with a knife to make him leave apartment. Day Player.

East Asian. Qing's fellow sex workers on the street. Likes to gossip. Talent must be able to speak a Chinese dialogue (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, etc.) or willing to learn to speak Chinese. Day player. Please note Chinese speaking ability in submission note.

Collects money from Qing. No written lines in the script; but open to improvise per director’s direction. Day player.

East Asian. A BBQ vendor who sells Qing food. Talent must be able to speak a Chinese dialogue (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, etc.) Day Player.

Qing’s cleaning maid colleague. A friendly and optimistic mom. Communicates with Qing through a translation app, as she only speaks Spanish. Day Player

A go-by-the-book crew lead; trains Qing and Esmeralda through per-recorded audio clips in their native languages. Day Player

Police Officers who took Qing’s statement, as she tries to explain to them how she got robbed. Day Player.

The Police officer who arrests Qing, after she was caught offering sex service to an undercover cop. Day Player.