Scarecrow

A bullied, ostracized girl who endures a harsh social hierarchy at school. Her resilience grows as she navigates guilt, social pressure, and a desire to belong. Lena's arc culminates in a dramatic self-definition and a decision to leave the village, asserting agency over her life.

The class hero whose discomfort with breaking rules becomes a catalyst for conflict. He struggles with truth and loyalty as the pressure to confess intensifies. Somov's eventual (and contested) confession tests the bonds of friendship and the class's moral landscape.

A tougher girl who embodies the village's social hierarchies and acts as a regulator within the group. She pursues the idea of punishment for perceived betrayal and intensifies the social drama around Lena and Somov.

One of Lena's classmates who observes the unfolding dynamics. Her presence underscores the collective nature of the village's social world and the way bystanders influence outcomes.

A venerable elder who rescues Lena and ultimately donates his home and a priceless art collection to the village. His generosity becomes a turning point for the community and a counterpoint to the cruelty Lena endures.

The beauty shop professional whose haircut scene becomes a pivotal moment of transformation for Lena. The act of cutting Lena's hair symbolizes a break from the past and a new self-presentation.

A teacher figure whose presence anchors the school environment and its disciplinary responses. She represents authority within the classroom and witnesses the dramatic arc of Lena's peers and the punishment system.