Abe (played by Noah Schnapp) is a protagonist in Abe.
Protagonist. A highly advanced young baker who navigates conflicting religious expectations from Jewish and Muslim relatives while dealing with his atheist parents' separation. He secretly learns from a Brazilian cook, plans a Semitic Thanksgiving dinner to reunite his family, and ultimately succeeds. Chico (played by Seu Jorge) is a protagonist in Abe.
Black Brazilian cook. Initially hesitant to help Abe, he later mentors him in his professional kitchen. He teaches Abe culinary skills and collaborates with him on developing Latin American and Middle Eastern fusion cuisine. Rebecca (played by Dagmara Dominczyk) appears in Abe.
One of Abe's atheist parents. She enrolls him in a summer cooking class, confiscates his phone and laptop when discovering his absence, and temporarily separates from his partner before reconciling over his cooking. Benjamin (played by Mark Margolis) appears in Abe.
Older Jewish family member. Advocates for Abe to prepare for his bar mitzvah, representing one perspective in the family's debate over his religious upbringing. Salim (played by Tom Mardirosian) appears in Abe.
Older Muslim family member. Advises Abe to fast for Ramadan, representing another perspective in the family's debate over his religious upbringing. Amir (played by Arian Moayed) appears in Abe.
Family member and parent. Involved in the temporary separation and the subsequent dinner argument regarding the Middle East conflict and how to properly raise Abe. Ronnie (played by Josh Elliott Pickel) appears in Abe.
Roy Wang (played by Alexander Hodge) appears in Abe.
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Characters
Abe
(played by Noah Schnapp) — protagonist
Protagonist. A highly advanced young baker who navigates conflicting religious expectations from Jewish and Muslim relatives while dealing with his atheist parents' separation. He secretly learns from...
Chico
(played by Seu Jorge) — protagonist
Black Brazilian cook. Initially hesitant to help Abe, he later mentors him in his professional kitchen. He teaches Abe culinary skills and collaborates with him on developing Latin American and Middle...
Rebecca
(played by Dagmara Dominczyk) — supporting
One of Abe's atheist parents. She enrolls him in a summer cooking class, confiscates his phone and laptop when discovering his absence, and temporarily separates from his partner before reconciling ov...
Benjamin
(played by Mark Margolis) — supporting
Older Jewish family member. Advocates for Abe to prepare for his bar mitzvah, representing one perspective in the family's debate over his religious upbringing.
Salim
(played by Tom Mardirosian) — supporting
Older Muslim family member. Advises Abe to fast for Ramadan, representing another perspective in the family's debate over his religious upbringing.
Amir
(played by Arian Moayed) — supporting
Family member and parent. Involved in the temporary separation and the subsequent dinner argument regarding the Middle East conflict and how to properly raise Abe.
Ronnie
(played by Josh Elliott Pickel) — supporting
Roy Wang
(played by Alexander Hodge) — supporting
Ari
(played by Daniel Oreskes) — supporting
Donny The Thief
(played by Teddy Coluca) — supporting
Key Relationships
Rebecca → Benjamin
(Mother-Son Conflict)
Abe → Ari
(Social Family Friend)
Abe → Donny The Thief
(Social Acquaintance)
Abe → Roy Wang
(Social Friend)
Abe → Ronnie
(Social Friend)
Abe → Amir
(Family Uncle)
Abe → Chico
(Professional Mentor)
Abe → Salim
(Family Uncle)
Abe → Benjamin
(Family Grandfather)
Abe → Rebecca
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
A gifted boy navigates family conflict, religious expectations, and culinary passion to unite his fractured family.
