A wealthy European woman who moves to an Egyptian mansion with her daughter Magda after being abandoned by her husband. She employs Ali, with whom she has a sexual relationship. Deeply infatuated with the guru Horatio, she initially shares him with Magda. When Horatio plans to leave with Pina, Crystal suffers a severe emotional breakdown and attempts suicide.
Crystal is Magda's mother, sharing a luxurious but emotionally complex life together.
Crystal is Pina's mother, whose emotional dependence on others deeply affects Pina.
Crystal employs Ali as a servant but engages in a physical relationship with him.
Crystal and Laura share a long-standing friendship that brings Laura to Egypt.
Crystal and Hal are friends who host gatherings at his palace.
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