Central protagonist. An overlooked office worker who feels insignificant after his wife leaves and he loses his job. His unexpected toothbrush-selling journey through France becomes a catalyst for reconnecting with his past, meeting his daughter, and ultimately rediscovering his self-worth.
Francis is a formative friend connected to François's youthful aspirations.
François remembers meeting Francis in Paris in 1957 and waiting each day for their evening meetings.
Their reunion confronts François with the distance between past relationships and present circumstances.
François reconnects with Luigia, whom he has not seen for fifteen years, and learns about her current life in Saint-Étienne.
Lucy belongs to François's network of personal connections revisited during the journey.
The character profile identifies Lucy as a friend from François's past, and the plot describes Lucy as remaining part of his life.
Poppy represents François's continuing family responsibility and emotional hope.
The character profile identifies Poppy as François's daughter and says that his journey gives him an opportunity to reconnect with her.
Their marriage has broken down before François begins his journey.
The plot states that Caroline is François's wife and that she left him shortly after booking a family holiday.
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