Tom’s nine-year-old best friend who dreams of becoming a reporter, shares strong friendship with Tom, and looks forward to spending time together in the city.

Tom's mother is gentle and emotional, while his father, a basketball coach, is stricter and wants Tom to become mentally and physically stronger.

Second cousin Millie and her husband Fred live on a farm; Millie is chatty and welcoming, and Fred is a quiet and powerful man who enjoys hunting but understands wildlife.

Millie and Fred’s teenage daughter who recently graduated from high school, is welcoming to Tom, introduces him to rural life, and is expecting a proposal from her boyfriend.

A rare and graceful wild animal that captivates Tom’s imagination, symbolizing freedom and beauty as Tom learns to appreciate the natural world.