A Southern Belle and flapper with ties to both traditional values and emerging freedoms, whose beauty and charm captivate those around her.

A mysterious and wealthy man with mixed ethnic origins, using charm and magic to navigate the tangle of secrets and desires in high society.

Daisy's cousin from a conservative background, experiencing tension between his heritage and his immersion in the vibrant New York scene.

Daisy's husband from a wealthy family, embodying traditional privilege and power, with a controlling and often rough demeanor.

Daisy and Tom's young daughter, largely cared for by a nurse, whose presence reflects Daisy’s ambivalence toward motherhood.

A lower-class woman engaged in an affair with Tom, who longs to escape her stagnant life and is vividly characterized by her striking appearance.

Myrtle's husband, who is financially struggling and becomes a tragic figure of desperation and revenge.

Jordan’s adoptive mother who brought her from Vietnam to America, representing the complex layers of colonial history in Jordan's life.

Jordan's supportive aunt in New York, balancing her progressive independence with her traditional beliefs about heritage.

Leader of the Vietnamese paper-cutting troupe, symbolizing the cultural heritage and magic within Jordan that she must reconcile with her life.