The film's protagonist and skilled hunter. After his village is raided by Maya warriors, he is captured, spared from initial sacrifice due to an eclipse, and forced into a deadly spear-dodging game. He escapes, successfully evades a relentless hunt led by Zero Wolf, and ultimately rescues his wife Seven and son Turtles Run from a flood, choosing to flee into the wilderness as Spanish conquistadors arrive.
Father and son sharing tribal wisdom and hunting skills.
Married couple separated during the raid and reunited at the climax.
Father and son separated by capture and reunited during the flood.
Close friends captured together and bonded by survival.
Primary antagonist who destroys the protagonist's home and pursues him.
Vengeful target who murdered the protagonist's father.
Hostile raider who singles out the protagonist for execution.
Aggressor force destroying the protagonist's community.
Romantic bond tested by separation and restored at the end.
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