12-year-old gymnast under intense pressure from her image-obsessed mother. She secretly incubates a strange egg that hatches into a creature named Alli, forming a psychic bond. Tinja protects it and ultimately sacrifices herself to shield it from her mother, her blood completing its transformation.
Their tentative friendship is damaged by competition and the creature's violent jealousy.
Tinja meets Reetta as a new neighbor, and Reetta joins her at gymnastics practice.
Tero offers Tinja empathy and temporary protection from the consequences of the creature's behavior.
Tero recognizes that Tinja is not truly passionate about gymnastics, forgives her after his hand is injured, and covers for her.
Their sibling relationship is shaped by secrecy, curiosity, and unequal parental attention.
Matias is described as Tinja's younger brother and witnesses her burying the dog's corpse.
Their family connection is established, although Father remains largely passive.
Father is identified as Tinja's father and appears within the household affected by Mother's affair.
Their mother-daughter bond is central but deeply abusive and emotionally damaging.
Mother is Tinja's parent and controls her daily life, appearance, and gymnastics training.
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