Dina's mother, a devout Christian who prioritizes education and spiritual guidance for her family while grappling with her and her children's refugee status in the Western world.

Dina's brother, viewed as an affable and adaptable immigrant, who navigates his own challenges due to visible ethnic biases.

Dina’s paternal grandmother, with whom Dina shares nostalgic memories of countryside visits.

Dina’s maternal grandmother, who left Iran before the revolution and has a strained relationship with Dina, marked by a detachment from refugee identities.

Dina’s father, a complex figure with issues of substance use and mood swings, whose relationship with his family changes after remaining in Iran and remarrying.

Dina's first husband, whose cultural differences create challenges in their marriage, particularly with Dina's identity as a refugee.

Dina's second husband, who supports her as they navigate her struggles with identity and raising their daughter in a challenging environment.

Dina's daughter, whom Dina views as a bridge to her past and her hopes for the future, amid the context of her refugee journey.

A successful Kurdish resistance writer and solicitor, whose strategic understanding of the asylum process highlights the differences in refugee experiences.

An Iranian refugee whose tragic journey and struggle with the asylum process prompt Dina to delve deeper into the challenges faced by refugees.