The life of a deaf African American woman in the early 1900s parallels with another living in the 1990s.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| MMichelle A. BanksMalindy/Malaika Brown | Malindy/Malaika Brown |
 John Earl JelksArthur/Nico Jones | Arthur/Nico Jones |
| NNirvana CobbTildy Evans | Tildy Evans |
| KKevin L. DavisTyrone | Tyrone |
| CChristopher SmithBill Young | Bill Young |
| KK. Lynne StephensAminata Brown | Aminata Brown |
| LLisë M. Tillman-WilsonMalvina | Malvina |
| LL.C. SatterfieldMinister Greeting Immigrants | Minister Greeting Immigrants |
| CCrystal BarnesAuntie Nidia | Auntie Nidia |
| AAngela RobertsMalaika's Mom | Malaika's Mom |
| JJennifer EvansJazz Club Emcee | Jazz Club Emcee |
| LLisa BrockPeriod Movie Player | Period Movie Player |
| IIssac WhiteNico's Neighbor | Nico's Neighbor |
 Tom Skillingtelevision meteorologist | television meteorologist |