Sarah is a renowned neurosurgeon and Hanna's mother. Critical and emotionally distant, she often questions Hanna's career choices. Sarah believes her behavior is justified by her struggles to succeed in a male-dominated field, but her strained relationship with Hanna leads to estrangement.

Heinrich is a German book conservator and Hanna's advisor, with expertise in ancient Jewish texts. He is haunted by his past during World War II and plays a crucial role in the fate of the Haggadah, driven by a desire to protect it from destruction.

Ozren is the chief librarian of the National Museum and a key figure in preserving the Haggadah during its disappearance. He is a courageous figure who risks his life to save the Haggadah during wartime and becomes romantically involved with Hanna.

Lola is a young Jewish girl living in Sarajevo in 1940 who dreams of love and adventure. As the Nazis invade, she becomes a Partisan fighter and eventually moves to Israel, where she encounters the Haggadah again later in life.

Serif is the chief librarian at the National Museum and an advocate for preserving Jewish culture. He shelters Jews during WWII and protects the Haggadah from Nazi looting, taking significant risks to ensure its safety.

David is a Jewish scribe living in late 15th-century Tarragona, Spain. He creates the Sarajevo Haggadah using illustrations and faces persecution during the Spanish Inquisition due to his family's religious ties.

Ruti is David's daughter, secretly studying Kabbalah and involved with a married lover. She survives her family's persecution during the Inquisition, ensuring the safety of the Haggadah and her nephew.

Zahra is a black slave girl trained in painting. She eventually contributes to the Haggadah's illuminations while living in Seville. Zahra's artistic skills play a pivotal role in the creation of the Haggadah.