An engineer and the narrative's central figure. A minor cut on his son triggers suppressed childhood memories of abuse. He struggles internally during the banquet, avoids direct questions, and exchanges glances with his sister. Ultimately, he resolves to confront his mother and expose the long-hidden family secret.
Siblings sharing unspoken tension and potential awareness.
Mother-son bond fractured by long-suppressed childhood trauma.
Father-son relationship central to the inciting incident.
Husband and wife attending the family gathering together.
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