A poor Palestinian fisherman living in Gaza. He is the central protagonist who accidentally catches a pig and embarks on a desperate quest to sell or dispose of it, navigating strict religious taboos and complex political tensions.
Fatima is a local villager aware of Jafaar's predicament.
Slim assists Jafaar by advising him on where to find a buyer.
The soldier guards the checkpoint, creating a dangerous barrier for Jafaar.
The policeman enforces local regulations and questions Jafaar about the pig.
Hussein represents Islamic fundamentalists scrutinizing Jafaar's actions.
Jafaar seeks Yelena at the Jewish colony to offload the forbidden animal.
Jafaar attempts to sell the pig to the UN official as a primary disposal method.
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