a : something that is formed by casting in a mold or form: like (1) : a reproduction (as of a statue) in metal or plaster : casting (2) : a fossil reproduction of the details of the purely natural item by mineral infiltration b : an effect taken from an item that has a liquid or plastic compound : mildew They manufactured a mask from the wax cast of her experience.
off the despair scrap and junk suggest throwing away or breaking up as worthless in existent variety.
supporting cast Element of the film's results lies in the power with the supporting cast (= the actors who check here were not taking part in the leading parts).