Anastasia Morton

Anastasia Morton is the main protagonist in First Time Alone. She is Betsy and Dave's daughter. She is first seen as emotionally raw and vulnerable, but has the strength and courage to stand up for herself.

She is first seen running out of her bedroom when her mother, Betsy, stops her and tells her she must stay home by herself for the day. She is obviously scared, but is also able to contain her reaction. She smiles nervously as her parents kiss her and leave.

She begins the day watching Charlie Chaplin before getting bored watching the same film over and over again. Shortly after, the doorbell rings. Although she knows not to open the door to strangers, she is comforted by a seemingly welcoming and endearing mother daughter duo. Although she is hugged by Mrs. Anvil, she soon finds out that Mrs. Anvil wants Karen to stay with Anastasia. She reluctantly says yes, but attempts to push them away later.

Unfortunately, Holly and Jill enter her home against her will soon after and tape Anastasia to a chair before hosting a big party. After being stuck in the chair for almost three hours, she grabs a pencil and rips the tape with it only to find out the party has already started. Although she attempts to end the party, she is unable to to end the party on her own. Fortunately, her parents arrive shortly after and end the party for her.

Older Anastasia
Older Anastasia, played by Sydney Coleman, is a major character in First Time Alone. She is the narrator and storyteller.

She is first seen at the very beginning of the film writing a letter to her late mother, Betsy, describing her first day home alone. She opens her notebook to find an old picture of herself. She uses it to tell the story and begins narrating the whole day.

She makes her final appearance during the last scene of the film when she breaks the fourth wall and concludes the letter.