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Jacinta’s husband, a cold, resentful man who exerts control over the household. His animosity toward Clarita hints at a complicated history and jealousy that strains family ties. He embodies a possessive, authority-anchored dynamic that intensifies the family’s crisis.

A hardworking, dutiful daughter and wife whose loyalty to her family drives much of the drama. As secrets surface, her mental and emotional stability deteriorates under pressure and fear of losing the clan’s respect. Her reactions reveal both devotion and a storm of repressed trauma.

The younger sister who returns from Manila with a troubled past. She carries the burden of Arcadio’s abuse and the impact of his actions on her life. Her presence precipitates confrontation and questions of truth, loyalty, and protection within the family.

The patriarch whose actions and death are central to the family’s secret history. His conduct toward Clarita exposes the darker undercurrents in the family’s dynamics. His confrontation with Jacinta reveals the moral ambiguities of protecting loved ones at any cost.

A religious and morally stern matriarch, increasingly unsettled as sanity fractures set in. She embodies piety and fervor, while wrestling with painful truths that threaten the family’s veneer. Her reactions escalate the drama and reveal tensions between faith, care, and fear.

The village priest who embodies communal moral authority. He represents the wider social expectations and serves as a backdrop to the family’s crisis, highlighting the conflict between private suffering and public duty.

One of the trio of village women who reflect the social atmosphere and gossip that fuels the community’s judgments. Their presence underscores how shared norms influence personal fates.

Another member of the trio who embodies the older generation’s perspective on propriety and rumor. The group dynamics highlight how public opinion steers private choices.

The third member of the trio contributing to the sense of communal judgment. Their presence emphasizes how the village’s moral code informs the family’s actions and consequences.