Maara

A restoration architect who arrives to oversee a project in the Kerala village. She is curious, persistent, and driven to uncover the truth behind a childhood fairy tale. Her quest to understand Maara becomes a catalyst for emotional discovery and connection.

A free-spirited, wandering artist whose works decorate the village and whose life hides a deeper history. He embodies a living myth—the legend she chases—while showing compassion and protective instincts toward others.

Paaru’s Aunt Mary, a nurse at a convent who preserves and passes along the village’s fairy-tale lore. Her tales and memories link the present to the legendary Meenakshi, fueling Paaru’s investigation.

A former prostitute who knew Maara and whose life intersects with the sea-touched chapters of his past. Her story threads through the village’s memory and affects the lives of those around her, including her daughter.

An antique dealer with a rough edge who introduces elements of the underground art world that influence Maara’s circle. His presence reveals the darker side of the village’s artistry.

A roguish yet loyal companion to Maara, providing grounded humor and practical support as events unfold along the coast and beyond.

A pediatric doctor whose crisis and professional judgment become a focal point for discussions about guilt, fame, and the consequences of public memory. Her perspective helps Paaru see the moral complexity behind Maara’s past.

A retired postmaster and chronic romantic who has spent decades searching for his long-lost love Meenakshi. His storytelling frames the fairy-tale’s mythic core and provides emotional resonance to the narrative.

A small-time thief depicted in Maara’s sketches whose actions set the backstory in motion and reveal Maara’s protective tendencies.

Seema, the elderly matriarch who anchors the family with wisdom and shares the old fairy-tale that inspires Paaru’s quest.