Mute janitor who secretly bonds with a captured amphibian creature, helps free him, and ultimately transforms into an amphibian after he saves her life.
Long-term neighbors who share a close, supportive friendship.
Elisa develops deep romantic and physical feelings for the creature.
Strickland is the primary antagonist who captures and threatens Elisa.
Hoyt's institutional authority indirectly drives the violence against Elisa.
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