The young Honduran protagonist who flees gang violence, crosses the border, and is imprisoned in a detention center where he navigates a cold bureaucratic system to survive and reunite with his mother.
Holds institutional power over Oscar's legal status and detention duration.
Facility guard enforcing strict protocols that limit Oscar's autonomy.
Border patrol officer who oversees Oscar's processing and detention.
Enforcement dynamic where the officer represents the rigid authority detaining Oscar.
Smuggler who facilitated Oscar's dangerous border crossing from Honduras.
Fellow detainees who form a supportive bond to navigate the harsh facility environment.
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