A man whom the boy and the girl meet on their journey. The girl takes pity and lets him follow them, while the boy feels uneasy about his presence and suggests they try to shake him off. He behaves in a manner resembling a chimpanzee (only makes high-pitched noises, snatches the children's supplies, eats raw meat, and doesn't seem to understand or respond in human language).

Spoiler

His only spoken words are cries of pain as he lay dying after accidentally stepping on a hidden landmine while chasing after the children.