Zaara is a young child whose life has been marked by neglect and isolation. Her existence is largely confined to the cold, dark basement of her home, where she spends most of her days alone. The neglect from her mother has left Zaara with pale skin, a result of the lack of sunlight she rarely experiences. Her brown hair, often unkempt, falls around her face, framing her large, expressive brown eyes that have seen far too much for someone so young.