The protagonist who left the Orthodox Jewish community and works as a vigil keeper to pay rent. Haunted by past trauma and a brother's death, he guards Rubin Litvak's body, confronts a malevolent spirit, and ultimately banishes it through a ritual.
Dr. Kohlberg is Ronen's doctor and part of the film's psychological confusion.
Ronen receives a call apparently from his physician, Dr. Kohlberg, during the vigil.
Ronen performs a paid religious duty in Mrs. Litvak's home.
Ronen is hired to keep vigil in the widow's house, and she reluctantly accepts him as the Shomer.
Shulem employs Ronen for the overnight vigil.
Reb Shulem approaches Yakov Ronen and hires him to keep vigil over a recently deceased man after another Shomer leaves.
Sarah is Ronen's remote social link during the supernatural disturbances.
Ronen texts Sarah while the lights flicker during the vigil, identifying her as a friend and outside connection.
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