Omar (played by Adam Bakri) is a protagonist in Omar.
A Palestinian baker and activist who climbs the barrier to see his sweetheart. After being captured and tortured, he betrays his friend Tarek to secure his release. Haunted by guilt and stigma, he eventually confronts his former allies, discovers the truth about his love interest, and kills his Israeli handler to reclaim his agency. Nadia (played by Leem Lubany) appears in Omar.
Omar's childhood sweetheart and Tarek's sister. She remains in love with Omar despite family and societal pressures leading her to marry Amjad. She secretly writes Omar a letter that is intercepted by Amjad, highlighting the emotional toll of the conflict on their relationship. Amjad (played by Samer Bisharat) appears in Omar.
A childhood friend of Omar who acts as the sniper during a fatal attack on an Israeli soldier. He later betrays the group to Israeli authorities, fabricates a scandal about Nadia to manipulate Tarek, and is ultimately forced to confess, leading to a fatal confrontation with Tarek. Omar's Sister (played by Anna Maria Hawa) appears in Omar.
Tarek (played by Eyad Hourani) appears in Omar.
Omar's loyal childhood friend and Nadia's brother. He is hunted by Israeli forces and falsely framed by Omar and Rami. His life ends accidentally when his gun discharges during a struggle with Amjad, cementing Omar's guilt and the tragic unraveling of their friendship. Omar's Brother (played by Ziad Jarjoura) appears in Omar.
Omar's Mother (played by Wafaa Aon) appears in Omar.
Omar's Father (played by Jehad Abu Assal) appears in Omar.
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Characters
Omar
(played by Adam Bakri) — protagonist
A Palestinian baker and activist who climbs the barrier to see his sweetheart. After being captured and tortured, he betrays his friend Tarek to secure his release. Haunted by guilt and stigma, he eve...
Nadia
(played by Leem Lubany) — supporting
Omar's childhood sweetheart and Tarek's sister. She remains in love with Omar despite family and societal pressures leading her to marry Amjad. She secretly writes Omar a letter that is intercepted by...
Amjad
(played by Samer Bisharat) — supporting
A childhood friend of Omar who acts as the sniper during a fatal attack on an Israeli soldier. He later betrays the group to Israeli authorities, fabricates a scandal about Nadia to manipulate Tarek,...
Omar's Sister
(played by Anna Maria Hawa) — supporting
Tarek
(played by Eyad Hourani) — supporting
Omar's loyal childhood friend and Nadia's brother. He is hunted by Israeli forces and falsely framed by Omar and Rami. His life ends accidentally when his gun discharges during a struggle with Amjad,...
Omar's Brother
(played by Ziad Jarjoura) — minor
Omar's Mother
(played by Wafaa Aon) — minor
Omar's Father
(played by Jehad Abu Assal) — minor
Omar's Boss
(played by Essam Abu Aabed) — supporting
Key Relationships
Omar's Father → Omar
(father)
Omar's Mother → Omar
(mother)
Omar's Brother → Omar
(brother)
Omar's Sister → Omar
(sister)
Omar's Boss → Omar
(boss)
Amjad → Tarek
(Conflict Target Of Confession)
Amjad → Nadia
(Romantic Spouses)
Tarek → Nadia
(Family Siblings)
Omar → Amjad
(Social Childhood Friends)
Omar → Tarek
(Social Childhood Friends)
Omar → Nadia
(Romantic Sweethearts)
Story Analysis
A story of fractured friendships, coerced loyalty, and the devastating personal cost of survival under occupation.
