Pippi Longstocking

A fearless, free-spirited girl who lives alone with her animals and marches to her own drum. She embraces adventure, challenges adult authority, and brings chaos and joy to Villa Villekulla. Her warmth and stubborn independence draw Tommy and Annika into a world where imagination rules.

Pippi's sea captain father, who disappears at sea during a hurricane, leaving a promise to return. His absence drives Pippi to hold onto hope and to maintain the adventurous, maritime life she shares with her friends. His return marks a pivotal moment of choosing home with loved ones.

A social worker who schemes to place Pippi in foster care, aiming to organize her life through adults and paperwork. Well-meaning but misguided, she often underestimates Pippi’s resolve and imagination. Her plots catalyze Pippi’s demonstrations of autonomy and loyalty to her friends.

A curious and kind neighbor boy who befriends Pippi and invites her into a world of neighborhood adventures. His openness to new ideas helps bridge Pippi’s wild energy with everyday life. He learns to balance imagination with friendship and responsibility.

Tommy’s sister and a friend of Pippi who is drawn into her free-spirited world. She experiences excitement and wonder through Pippi’s antics and grows more confident in her own voice. Her loyalty to her friends reinforces the theme of chosen family.

One of the thieves who plans to rob Pippi’s home, using deceit and schemes against the girl. His criminal plans complicate Pippi’s world and create moments of danger that she rises above with wit and courage.

The other jailed thief who escapes and becomes part of the gang’s scheme against Pippi. He mirrors Bloom’s cleverness and adds to the tension of the pursuit and pursuit of mischief.

A local law-enforcement figure who represents order as well as the playful, carnival-like chaos that threads through the town’s adventures. His role intersects with Pippi’s unpredictable world.

Another member of the town’s police presence who chases and interferes with Pippi’s adventures, providing tension and a counterpoint to her freedom.

A family member of Tommy and Annika, part of the neighborhood’s everyday life; his presence grounds the world around Pippi and her friends. He embodies the ordinary life that Pippi often disrupts with her exuberant energy.

A member of the town’s cast of recognizable adults who interacts with Pippi’s world; she represents the community that is often bemused by Pippi’s antics.

Another adult in the village who encounters Pippi’s unorthodox methods and helps create the mix of concern and affection that surrounds her.