The 12-year-old protagonist from Beirut's slums who serves a five-year prison sentence for stabbing his landlord after his sister dies. He runs away, cares for an undocumented Ethiopian infant named Yonas, and ultimately sues his parents for bringing him into a life of neglect and poverty. His legal battle exposes systemic abuse and illegal child trafficking, resulting in justice for his sister and the reunification of separated families.
Zain recognizes Aspro as a corrupt figure preying on vulnerable refugees.
Zain assumes full parental responsibility for Yonas despite his own youth and trauma.
A mutually beneficial arrangement that evolves into a deep caretaking bond.
Zain's protective older sister who is tragically married off and later dies from pregnancy complications.
Zain's neglectful father who mocks Zain's lack of identification and kicks him out.
Zain's neglectful mother who forces children into labor and shows no remorse for Sahar's death.
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