Yuki’s older brother, a student with ambitions of becoming a doctor, who takes on family responsibilities during their father's internment and later grapples with choices that reflect his sense of justice and duty.

The wise and gentle matriarch of the Sakane family, who maintains Japanese traditions and harmony within the family while navigating the hardships of internment with resilience and grace.

Yuki’s father and a respected member of the Issei community, whose unjust arrest and internment reflect the broader injustices faced by Japanese Americans during the war.

An elderly Issei bachelor from Berkeley, California, who becomes an integral part of the Sakane family’s support network and shares a deep bond with Yuki.

Consists of Emi Kurihara and her grandparents, who are neighbors and close friends of the Sakanes throughout their internment, each member contributing uniquely to the interwoven community life in the camps.