Cheah Liek Hou is the story’s central athlete, first known for an undefeated record in badminton before brachial plexus paralysis changes his career. He continues competing as a disabled player, wins a world championship, and later trains with Rashid Sidek for the Paralympic Games, losing 20 kilograms before winning gold. His journey is also marked by the death of his supportive father.
Adik is Abang's younger brother, an undocumented orphan who works at a market and is wary of choices that could expose them to danger. He rejects Li Jia En's suggestion that he meet his father to pursue identity documents, but later hopes to find a lawyer for Abang while preparing to move. His care for his brother remains central to his decisions.
The foreman's nephew who manages aspects of the workers' employment. He arranges medical treatment for Ajit after an accident but pressures him to return to work and claims that Ajit has gone back to Bangladesh.
Mato is Tato’s younger brother and lives with him in Evergreen, where food and medicine are scarce. His asthma requires treatment, and Ann-Jean helps care for him. When Tato undertakes a dangerous crossing to seek more medicine, Mato stays behind in Evergreen.
Jack Tan has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 2014. Signature works include Oops! I’m in Jail, Dead Tide, Gold. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
