cheryl ann becomes a memorable character not far into the film. she is eager, possesses an open attitude, and has a positive outlook on life no matter what comes at her. her mother is dying, and she wishes to bring her to greece for treatment from a "miracle man." her car sometimes doesn't start and most of the time she ends up walking all the way to her job with lizette at the donut shop. despite the unfortunate events she is constantly victim to, cheryl ann sees the good in everything.