A captive gorilla and former circus star for twenty years. He forms a deep bond with a stray dog and a young girl through drawing, orchestrates the animals' escape, creates a revealing mural, and is finally relocated to a spacious habitat at Zoo Atlanta.
Fellow captive animal who shares the enclosure but opts to remain.
Circus owner who employs Ivan as a star attraction.
Young caretaker's daughter who becomes Ivan's advocate and friend.
Close friend and crucial accomplice in the escape plan.
Ivan takes Ruby under his wing and orchestrates her escape to freedom.
Longtime companion and mentor who guides Ivan before her death.
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