Marjane's roommate who invites her to spend a holiday with her family. Her presence in the story is brief and primarily serves to highlight aspects of Marjane's social experience.

Julie's mother becomes Marjane's new host after she's expelled from her previous school. Their home serves as a transitional refuge during Marjane's stay in Austria.

Marjane's friends during her time at school in Austria, offering her companionship and shared philosophical discussions. They represent the diverse social environment Marjane navigates abroad.

One of Markus’s friends, briefly appearing within the narrative as someone indulged in drugs and meditation, symbolizing the hedonistic lifestyle Marjane encounters.

Kia, a friend disabled by the war, and Roxana, who invites Marjane to a party, exemplify the fleeting reconnections Marjane makes upon her return to Iran. Their interactions underscore aspects of post-war life in Iran.

Marjane's love interests in Austria, representing different stages of her romantic life, with their relationships characterized by brief interactions and pivotal moments that shape Marjane's emotional journey.

An artist and Marjane's eventual husband, whose relationship with her underscores themes of emotional distance and divergent life paths within the narrative.