Déjà Vu

An American young woman, engaged to Alex, who travels to Jerusalem and beyond in search of a mysterious butterfly pin and the owner of a stranger's past. She is curious, morally aware, and torn between her fiancé and a powerful attraction to Sean, driving the emotional arc of the story.

An artist and architect who hosts at his studio and becomes Dana's love interest. He is married to Claire and carries a tension between artistic vocation and intimate longing, epitomized by his painting of two lovers and the choice between duty and desire.

Dana's fiancé and business partner. He is practical and supportive, representing conventional happiness and commitment. His presence highlights Dana's emotional conflict as she navigates a potential life with Sean versus the expected path with him.

Sean's wife, an architect who appears practical and conventional. Her grounded presence contrasts with Sean's artistic sensibilities, underscoring the drama of Dana and Sean's romance within a stable but unsympathetic everyday life.

Dana's hosts, an older couple whose home becomes the hub for Dana and her circle. He provides stability and serves as a bridge between generations amid shifting relationships.

John's wife, an older, grounded woman who anchors the household and contrasts with Skelly's free-spirited nature. She helps keep the social circle intact as romance and plans become unsettled.

John's sister and Dana's flighty friend, a restless soul who talks about love and living freely. Her free-spirited stance nudges Dana and Sean toward following their hearts.

An older woman tied to the backstory who embodies memory and lineage. Her presence contrasts with Skelly's impulsiveness and frames the wartime romance that informs Dana's present journey.

An American GI whose WWII romance with a French shop-lady becomes Dana's emotional link to the past. He appears in memories and ultimately gifts Dana the second butterfly pin, triggering a turning point in the story.

The hospital physician who treats Dana's father and confirms there is no physical ailment, reinforcing the emotional stakes of the narrative.