as Sister Clodagh
The leader of the Sisters of St. Faith and the youngest Sister Superior of the Order. Driven and ambitious, Clodagh is determined to succeed at Mopu where others have failed.
as Mr. Dean
The local general’s agent and manager of the nearby tea factory, Mr. Dean is no respecter of Clodagh’s authority.
as Sister Ruth
The youngest of the Sisters, fragile Ruth is perhaps too eager to impress. She is quick with languages and teaches lace work to the older girls.
as Dilip Rai
The local general’s nephew and son of the late Princess Srimati. Dilip asks for special permission to attend the school.
as Kanchi
A local girl from the village, Kanchi is enrolled in the lace school at the convent.
as Sister Briony
The most senior of the Sisters under Clodagh, Briony is her reliable right hand. She organizes supplies and medicines.
as Sister Philippa
The most spiritual of the Sisters and first to see the dangers presented by Mopu. Philippa tends the garden and has a great love of nature.
as Sister Blanche
The gentle Sister loves children and hates conflict. Blanche manages the school.
as Angu Ayah
The housekeeper at the Palace of Mopu. Angu previously tended Princess Srimati and travelled with her throughout Europe.
as Sister Adela
An old-fashioned nun who was wounded in an uprising in Canton, China. Adela is committed to the discipline of the sisterhood.
as Father Roberts
A priest based in Darjeeling, Father Roberts travels to oversee the nuns’ progress at Mopu.
as Mother Dorothea
The Mother Superior at the convent in Darjeeling. Mother Dorothea offers guidance to Sister Clodagh to help her efforts at Mopu.
