Beauty

A 16-year-old girl from a Wichí community who navigates two worlds: her indigenous roots and the creole household she works in. Quiet, resilient, and deeply attached to her hair as a gift from her grandmother, she keeps alive memories of monte and family stories. Her presence anchors the family's sense of responsibility and cultural memory.

The same character as an older narrator, reflecting on her childhood and the events that shaped her. The voiceover recollects the monte, the braid, and the bonds formed with Sara and Antonella. Her perspective frames the film's memory and cultural persistence.

Sara's only daughter and the focus of the party preparations. She embodies hope and social aspiration within a tight budget. Her character navigates affection, pressure, and the moment of unveiling during the quince celebration.

A local boy hired to help at the house; his presence brings warmth and childhood memories that ease Yolanda's distress. He serves as a bridge between the two cultures and seasons of life in the village.

A maternal figure in Yolanda's life, offering guidance and care within the creole household. She embodies tradition and maternal concern as the family navigates their finances and responsibilities.

Guillermina's motherly role, contributing advice and gifts when visiting, representing the older generation's connection to the monte and to Yolanda's upbringing.

The elder who gifted Yolanda her long hair at birth, a symbol of cultural continuity and blessing that anchors Yolanda's identity.

A memory figure who preserves the stories of the monte and the Wichí heritage, guiding Yolanda's sensibilities through quiet presence.

A peripheral paternal figure whose absence shapes Yolanda's sense of belonging and dependence on her mother's care and the community's resilience.