A wise elder figure in the retirement home whose silent and isolated life transforms when he meets Alex and shares stories of his past, including his experiences as a Holocaust survivor.

A 12-year-old with mature emotional depth, who volunteers at the retirement home while dealing with her mother's illness, and whose evolving relationship with Alex helps reveal her resilience.

A fiercely independent and courageous woman from Josey’s past, whose transformation during World War II from a seamstress to a resistance hero is central to the story's theme of personal growth.

A supportive figure who sees potential in Alex and consistently offers encouragement, embodying the idea of redemption through community, and who has personal experience with being unaccepted.