Back from Eternity

A self‑styled student of people and a repentant political assassin, Vasquel exerts control through calculated calm. He remains cool under pressure while using lethal measures when necessary, becoming the group’s rational center who ultimately sacrifices himself to protect the vulnerable.

A former airline captain who drinks after his wife’s death, Lonagan embodies weary resolve and reluctant leadership. He forms connections with Rena and Louise, and contributes to repairing the plane and guiding the group through danger with practical, protective instincts.

A privileged man whose self‑serving instincts clash with the others, Ellis seeks to steer the crisis toward his own convenience. His drunken attempt to coerce Louise tests loyalties and ethics within the group, highlighting the perils of entitlement in survival.

Louise navigates attraction and fear, forming a bond with Lonagan while pursuing a complicated dynamic with Brooks. She stands at the heart of competing loyalties and moral choices, showing resilience amid danger and social pressure.

Flight attendant who dies trying to keep Tommy away from the open door, illustrating the peril of their crisis and the courage of those who risk their lives during the crash.

A post‑war displaced person and former prostitute, Rena is wary of men who wield power. She forms quick bonds with Lonagan and Brooks, navigating attraction and vulnerability amid danger and moral doubt.

The young passenger whose curiosity and innocence heighten the urgency of the situation. His presence accelerates decisions and underscores the stakes of survival for all involved.

An elderly professor who keeps a journal of their ordeal, Spangler serves as a rational observer and moral voice. His steadiness anchors the group’s attempt to endure the crisis.

A ruthless bounty hunter who schemes to seize control of the group, steals the revolver, and vanishes into the jungle. His fate is sealed when his body is found headless, signaling brutal consequences.

A mob-connected associate accompanying the boss’s son, Pete’s presence adds danger and a layer of criminal cunning to the survival dynamic.

The elderly wife of Professor Spangler, Martha embodies vulnerability and dignity. She depends on the group’s leadership and supports the emotional current of the survivors.