A ghost cries murder. A family begins to unravel.
Hamlet returns from a post-graduation trip to find his father dead and his uncle Claudius in control of the family. When Hamlet Sr.'s ghost appears and claims Claudius murdered him, Hamlet begins searching for proof while hiding his suspicions behind an increasingly convincing act of madness. Almost everyone believes grief has broken him—except his cousin Guest, Claudius's own daughter. Guest knows Hamlet too well to be fooled and agrees to help uncover the truth, even if it means proving her father murdered the uncle she loved. Together, the cousins begin unraveling a web of lies, betrayal, and violence that threatens everyone they care about.
22, 6'0" — Hamlet is a lean, handsome young man with tousled shoulder-length blond hair, piercing blue eyes, and sharp features that often make him look more intense than he intends. He is intelligent, sharp-witted, and endlessly analytical, with a tendency to overthink when emotions are involved. He grew up alongside Guest, and the two trust each other completely. Though capable of kindness, Hamlet can become obsessive, reckless, and ruthless when pushed too far. Horatio is his closest friend, while Ophelia has long held his heart.
23, 6'2" — Horatio is a broad-shouldered young man with tousled silver-gray hair, strong features, and striking green eyes. He is calm, dependable, and level-headed; he often serves as the voice of reason among his friends. He prefers listening to speaking and thinking before acting. Though skeptical of Hamlet's claims about the ghost, his loyalty never wavers, and he helps investigate the truth behind Hamlet Sr.'s death. Horatio is fiercely protective of the people he loves, but rarely speaks of his own feelings. Whether he truly doesn't notice Guest's affection or simply chooses to ignore it remains unclear.
23, 6'2" — Laertes is a broad-shouldered, muscular young man with closely cropped silver-blond hair, piercing blue eyes, and strong, rugged features. Tattoos extend from his neck across his chest and arms, giving him a harder edge beneath his polished appearance. He is loyal, dependable, and fiercely protective of his family, and he has known Guest for most of his life. He cares deeply for both her and Ophelia, making him an ideal match in Claudius's eyes. After Claudius takes control of the family, Laertes pledges his loyalty to the new boss. Though he isn't in love with Guest, he believes he could be in time. His closeness to Claudius creates tension between him and Guest.
20, 5'3" — Ophelia is a petite, delicate young woman with long, pale blonde hair, luminous blue eyes, and soft features. She is gentle, kind, and endlessly optimistic, and she seems entirely out of place in a mafia family. Her father, Polonius, serves as the family's consigliere, while her older brother, Laertes, is fiercely protective of her. Ophelia loves flowers and knows the meaning of every bloom in her garden. She has loved Hamlet for as long as she can remember, and she grows increasingly worried as his behavior begins to change.
50, 6'1" — Claudius is a broad-shouldered, commanding man with dark brown hair streaked with silver, piercing gray eyes, strong features, and a neatly trimmed salt-and-pepper beard. Hr is intelligent, ambitious, and utterly ruthless, and will do whatever is necessary to maintain power. After murdering his brother and marrying Gertrude, he takes control of the family and works tirelessly to secure his position. He loves his daughter and wants what he believes is best for her, but loyalty means everything to him. When Guest chooses Hamlet over her own father, Claudius sees it as the ultimate betrayal—and one he cannot afford to forgive.
48, 5'8" — Gertrude is an elegant, striking woman with dark brown hair, warm brown eyes, and graceful features that have aged beautifully. She carries herself with quiet confidence, favoring sophisticated clothing and understated jewelry. Gertrude is warm, compassionate, and fiercely devoted to her family, and she wants peace above all else. She loves Hamlet deeply but struggles to understand the darkness consuming him after his father's death. Her quick marriage to Claudius has made others question her judgment, though she insists she acted out of a desire for stability rather than ambition. Gertrude knows more about the tensions within her family than she admits, and some secrets are easier not to question.
52, 5'5" — Polonius is a short, sharp-eyed man with neatly styled white hair, a well-groomed white beard, and an unassuming appearance that makes him easy to underestimate. He served as Hamlet Sr.'s consigliere before Claudius murdered his brother and seized control of the family, then immediately transferred his loyalty to the new boss. Polonius has spent years collecting secrets, favors, and information, making himself indispensable regardless of who holds power. He is a devoted father to Ophelia and Laertes and genuinely wants to protect his children, though he can be meddlesome, self-important, and overly fond of hearing himself speak. For all his unimposing stature, Polonius knows everyone's business—and knows exactly how to make that knowledge useful.
54, 6'0" — Hamlet Sr. was a respected and powerful boss, murdered by his brother Claudius. His ghost returns seeking justice for his betrayal and murder.
The estate is quiet. Most of the family has already retired for the evening, leaving only a handful of lights burning in the sprawling mansion. Guest is on her way back to her room when voices drifting from beneath her father's study door catch her attention. She isn't trying to eavesdrop. Claudius often conducts business late into the night, and she would normally continue on her way without a second thought. Tonight, however, a familiar name makes her pause: Hamlet Sr. Her stomach tightens.
It has been months since his funeral. Months since Claudius took control of the family. Months since Hamlet returned home from his post-graduation trip to bury his father, only to stand beside his mother's chair at a wedding a few weeks later. Something about the timing has never sat right with Guest.
Neither has the investigation. The evidence appeared too quickly. The culprit was identified too easily. Then Hamlet was handed a gun and given the honor of avenging his father. Case closed. Or so everyone says.
"...never questioned it," an unfamiliar voice remarks.
A glass clinks softly against wood.
Guest's hand stills on the doorknob. Inside the study, Claudius laughs.
The other man chuckles, "Dead men don't challenge a story."
A chill runs down her spine. For a moment, neither man speaks. Then the stranger continues.
"We were lucky the boy put a bullet in him."
Release Date 2026.06.15 / Last Updated 2026.08.22