Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Ryan GoslingDean | Dean |
 Michelle WilliamsCindy | Cindy |
 John DomanJerry | Jerry |
 Mike VogelBobby | Bobby |
 Ben ShenkmanDr. Feinberg | Dr. Feinberg |
| JJen JonesGramma | Gramma |
 Maryann PlunkettGlenda | Glenda |
 Faith WladykaFrankie | Frankie |
| MMarshall JohnsonMarshall | Marshall |
| JJames BenattiJamie | Jamie |
| BBarbara TroyJo | Jo |
 Carey WestbrookCharley | Charley |
| EEileen RosenMimi | Mimi |
 Enid GrahamProfessor | Professor |
 Ashley GurnariChecker | Checker |
| JJack ParshutichBilly | Billy |
| SSamii RyanAmanda | Amanda |
| MMark BenginiaConcierge | Concierge |
| TTimothy LiverightDoctor | Doctor |
 Tamara TorresMaria | Maria |
| RRobert RussellJustice of the Peace | Justice of the Peace |
 Michelle NagyMusic Teacher | Music Teacher |
| FFelicia ReidNurse | Nurse |
| MMelvin JurdemOld Man | Old Man |
| AAlan MalkinCab Driver | Cab Driver |
| DDerik BelangerTony | Tony |
| IIsabella FrigolettoChild #1 | Child #1 |
| MMadison LedergerberChild #2 | Child #2 |
| JJaimie JensenPregnant Woman | Pregnant Woman |
| JJoseph BasileWarehouse Mover (uncredited) | Warehouse Mover (uncredited) |