A close friend of Amal from her Islamic College, who faces challenges with her cultural upbringing and ambitions, particularly against her mother's traditional expectations.

Amal's empathetic friend from Islamic College who shares a Muslim background and supports Amal through her journey of self-discovery.

One of Amal’s supportive friends from McCleans, a white Christian girl who understands Amal's experiences through her own feelings of being an outsider due to societal pressure about body image.

A Japanese friend of Amal at McCleans, who connects with Amal through shared experiences of cultural pressures and supports her decisions.

A white Christian boy at Amal's school who initially struggles to understand Amal's faith, but grows to appreciate her perspective as they develop a friendship.

A Jewish friend of Amal who, despite their differing backgrounds, understands her journey due to their mutual histories of cultural and religious experiences.

Amal's Greek neighbor who, despite a seemingly stern exterior, forms a meaningful relationship with Amal, sharing her immigrant experiences and learning from each other.

Leila’s traditional Turkish mother who faces challenges accepting her daughter’s modern aspirations, reflecting cultural tensions within their family.

Amal’s relatives who have adopted an extreme approach to assimilate into Australian culture, contrasting Amal's family's balance between maintaining heritage and fitting into their new environment.