A spirited young woman in 1920s Ukraine whose resilience is tested by personal loss and historical upheaval.

Cassie's empathetic love interest, a Ukrainian-American firefighter who helps uncover her family's history.

Katya's gentle older sister, whose deep love for her family marks her as a poignant presence in the narrative.

Katya's brother-in-law and later husband, whose quiet strength supports the family's survival through traumatic times.

Cassie's young daughter, whose silence in the wake of trauma represents the family's need for healing.

Cassie’s mother and Bobby’s daughter, caught between the grief of her loved ones and her desire to see her family healed.

Katya's first love, whose legacy is linked to preserving family history against cultural erasure.

Traditional Ukrainian farmers whose family is torn apart during the Soviet regime's rule.

A flat character symbolizing the repressive authority of the Soviet forces in Ukraine.

A villager who becomes an antagonist, representing betrayal and cruelty within his community.