The Call — Characters & Cast

To rescue her family, preserve her reclaimed reality, and eliminate the monster she inadvertently freed.

Begins as a bitter, grieving young woman weighed down by past resentment towards her mother; after experiencing an illusory idyllic life, she is forced into a fight for survival, ultimately recognizing her mother's unconditional love.

Self-preservation, unrestrained autonomy, and domination over the future timeline.

Starts as an abused, seemingly helpless young woman in 1999; once freed from her stepmother's control, she sheds all restraint and evolves into a serial killer empowered by future knowledge.

To protect Seo-yeon from harm at all costs.

Viewed early on through Seo-yeon's eyes as a neglectful, failing parent; revealed over time to be a devoted mother willing to fight across time to defend her child.

To eliminate Young-sook before the murderous destiny manifests.

Appears initially as a sadistic tormentor; subsequently understood as a woman who accurately foresaw the apocalyptic violence Young-sook would inflict on the world.