The Girl’s mother, a strong-willed South Vietnamese Catholic woman who joins her family in America and struggles with the trauma and consequences of the war.

The Girl’s father, a former Vietnamese soldier who experiences significant trauma post-war, affecting his relationships and behavior.

The Girl's unnamed older brother whose absence deeply impacts the family and leaves a lasting impression on her.

A retired Navy veteran who arranges for Vietnamese refugees, including Ba and the Girl, to live in the U.S., guided by a sense of duty and compassion.

Mr. Russell’s son who fulfills his father’s wish by sponsoring Vietnamese refugees, allowing them to work with him.

The kind widow who offers support and comfort to Ba and the Girl, earning a familial nickname from them.

Four men who accompany Ba and the Girl from Vietnam to the U.S., living with them and forming a pseudo-family unit in America.

The overseeing figure of the apartment complex where the Girl’s family first resides, embodying some of the challenges they face as immigrants.

Ma’s parents, who remain in Vietnam but hold an important place in Ma's memories and emotional landscape.

A neighbor of the Girl in America, known for her chickens and entrepreneurial spirit with her egg-selling business.

A nighttime baker who crosses paths with the Girl and her father as they explore their new American surroundings.

A boy who shares a formative, innocent romantic exploration with the Girl during her early adolescence.

A white dog adopted by Ba, symbolizing companionship and resonating with his own past experiences.