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Ama

This bird, one of a pair, is the later to die.

Ami

This bird, one of a pair, is the earlier to die.

Bus Passenger

This character, whom the narrator encounters along her path, seems confused about how to press ahead.

Daughter

Kin to the narrator, this character is mentioned briefly but does not appear in the narrative.

Father

Kin to the narrator’s friend, this character appears only in recollection and suffers the effects of trauma, having been imprisoned and tortured.

Inseon

This character works as a carpenter and film artist and is the friend of the narrator.

Jeongsook

Kin to the narrator’s friend, this character appears only in reported recollection and spends her life searching for her brother.

Kang Jeonghun

Kin to the narrator’s friend, this character appears only in reported recollection and suffers long imprisonment and likely burial in an unmarked grave.

Kyungha

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