Captain Abu Raed

A janitor at Queen Alia International Airport who spins tall tales for local children. Beneath his public persona, he carries a painful past and a genuine care for the kids. His journey moves from fabrication toward compassionate truth, revealing the power and danger of storytelling.

An older, wary boy who tests Abu Raed's stories to prove their truth. He is intelligent but shaped by poverty and a difficult home life, whose actions—stealing money and leading peers to the airport—show his longing for meaning and safety. Through conflict and consequences, his loyalty to family gradually surfaces as a core driver of the plot.

A wealthy female pilot whose life is constrained by her father’s attempts to arrange her marriage. She becomes a compassionate ally to Abu Raed and offers sanctuary to Murad's family, embodying both privilege and empathy. Her presence highlights the bridge between different social worlds.

An abusive, alcoholic husband whose temper endangers his wife and son. His volatility fuels fear in the home and drives the family toward crisis. While dangerous, his presence also emphasizes the film’s critique of cycles of violence and the need for resolution.

Murad's mother, a victim of domestic abuse who remains strong for her children. She endures fear and hardship while seeking safety and a better life for her family. Her resilience anchors the emotional core of Murad's world and choices.

A smart boy forced to sell wafers but saved by Abu Raed’s intervention. He represents hope and the impact of mentorship on a child’s education and future prospects.

A father who pressures Nour into an arranged marriage, illustrating the social expectation and control faced by women from affluent families.

A mother navigating tradition and family dynamics as Nour's father pushes for a marriage alliance, highlighting the gendered pressures within Jordanian society.