Down Came a Blackbird

A journalist tortured by death squads in a Central American dictatorship, Helen seeks truth and healing. Her investigative instinct drives her to photograph a would-be assailant and connect with Ramírez, even as she confronts the shadows of the past. She remains resilient and morally conflicted as memory and evidence collide.

A professor and torture survivor from his homeland, he seeks shelter in Lenke's clinic while his past resurfaces in therapy and danger. His guarded persona cracks during the confession that reveals his childhood friend was himself, a twist that tests trust and definitions of guilt.

Holocaust survivor and psychologist who runs the clinic as a sanctuary for healing. She guides the group with steady compassion, helping victims face painful memories while shielding them from outside threats. Her presence anchors the therapy and underscores memory as a path to accountability.

A colleague who informs Helen about the possible identification of the assailants, linking journalism, therapy, and justice. He represents the outside world pressing for truth and consequences, driving the plot toward Ramírez's past.

A patient in Lenke's clinic who participates in group therapy, contributing to the shared memory of torture survivors. Cerises' reactions and insights help illuminate the collective process of truth-telling and healing.