Celia's daughter who emigrated to the United States with her family. She owns a bakery in Brooklyn, has strong anti-communist views, and struggles with her relationships with both her mother and her daughter Pilar.

Another of Celia's daughters who remains in Cuba after the revolution and faces mental health challenges. She is depicted as having an interest in Santería and is critical of communism.

Lourdes's daughter and a talented artist who is drawn to the New York punk scene. She explores her Cuban identity through cultural connections and seeks to understand her heritage.

Celia's husband and father to Lourdes and Felicia, who is an anti-communist and remains emotionally bonded to his daughter Lourdes even after his death. He moves to the United States for medical treatment before his passing.

Felicia's children who experience the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of political ideologies. Ivanito, the youngest, is academically talented and interconnected with historical movements in Cuba.