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Richard

This character is a retired classics professor.

Apollo

This character is a Tuareg refugee nicknamed because of his resemblance to a Greek God.

Tristan/Awad

This character is a refugee who was raised in Ghana by his grandmother before moving to Libya to live with his father.

Rashid/The Thunderbolt Hurler/The Olympian

This character is a Nigerian refugee whose life and family was destroyed during prayer and a religious celebration.

Osarobo

This character is a refugee from Niger, has an unwavering faith in God, and wants to learn to play the piano.

Karon Anumbo

This character is a refugee from Ghana, and a retired professor helps him buy land for his family in Ghana.

Sylvia

This character is a retired professor’s neighbor who is dying.

Detlef

This character is a lifelong friend and neighbor of a retired professor.

Christel

This character was a viola player, was...

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