male. He is a young man from Manchester who moves to London to escape his parents. He is adventurous,impulsive,and charismatic. Mohamed works at a gaming store and enjoys partying and smoking weed. He becomes infatuated with Joy Richards,his neighbor,who is 28 years older than him. Their relationship evolves into a passionate affair,despite her marriage and his initial reservations. Mohamed's interactions with Joy lead to unexpected personal growth and selfdiscovery.
female. She is a middleaged therapist living in London with her husband Mark and two children. She is sensual,conflicted,and determined. Joy struggles with the loss of intimacy in her marriage after a cycling accident leaves her husband unable to engage in sexual activities. She seeks an open relationship to reignite her passion for life and becomes drawn to Mohamed Abdi,her young neighbor. Her affair with Mohamed brings both excitement and turmoil as she navigates the complexities of desire versus responsibility.
male. He is Joy's husband who has been unable to engage in sexual activities since a cycling accident. He is supportive,understanding,and pragmatic. Mark agrees to an open relationship to keep Joy happy despite his own desires being unfulfilled due to his physical limitations. His decision reflects his love for Joy and willingness to accommodate her needs even if it means not meeting his own desires.