Clara — The Kindness of Strangers Character Profile

About Clara

Protagonist who flees an abusive marriage with her two sons, seeking safety and a fresh start in New York. Her survival journey intersects with a shelter and a struggling Russian restaurant, drawing her into a web of unexpected connections.

Clara — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Zoe Kazan

Appears in

The Kindness of Strangers (2019)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (4)

• Clara — Family Abusive Spouse — Richard (Esben Smed)

  Toxic marital bond driving the inciting incident.

• Clara — Alliance Shelter Provider — Alice (Andrea Riseborough)

  Crucial lifeline providing immediate safety and resources.

• Clara — Alliance Rescue Ally — Marc (Tahar Rahim)

  Secondary refuge bridging crisis to legal resolution.

• Clara — Alliance Legal Support — John Peter (Jay Baruchel)

  Professional ally in legal pursuit.

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• Richard (Esben Smed)
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• Ellen (JoAnn Nordstrom)
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