The Adventures of Pinocchio

A living puppet who travels from Geppetto's workshop to the forest and Terra Magica, learning to navigate desire, mischief, and morality. His nose grows when he lies, signaling the need for honesty and self-control. His journey culminates in becoming a real boy after choosing love and responsibility over easy gains, and he helps transform others who deceive themselves.

A gentle woodcarver who carves Pinocchio from a heart-bound tree, driven by love for Leona. He endures arrest after Pinocchio's mischief and remains devoted to his son, guiding him toward his real self. Geppetto's perseverance anchors the film's themes of family and forgiveness.

The woman Geppetto loves, later becoming Pinocchio's mother figure and Geppetto's wife. She embodies the family ideal and provides emotional grounding for Pinocchio's transformation. Her presence underscores the theme that belonging and love are integral to becoming real.

A sinister theater director and puppet master who seeks to profit from Pinocchio's talent. He offers to buy Pinocchio and later uses him for performances, facilitating danger and manipulation. His transformation into a sea monster marks the limits of greed and control.

A crafty thief who partners with Felinet to swindle Pinocchio and others. He embodies streetwise cunning and the lure of easy money. His scheme motifs contrast with Pinocchio's evolving morality and the consequences of bad choices.

A sly accomplice of Volpe who tempts Pinocchio with tricks and stolen gold. She represents opportunistic danger, preying on the naïveté of youth. Her actions push Pinocchio toward the film's moral turning points.

A talking cricket who serves as Pinocchio's conscience, offering guidance on behavior and consequences. He speaks with blunt wisdom, reminding Pinocchio to stay out of trouble and value honesty. His presence anchors the narrative's moral compass.

A crafty, mischievous boy who challenges Pinocchio's behavior and travels toward Terra Magica with a group of other boys. He embodies temptation and peer pressure in a way that tempts Pinocchio to abandon virtue. His actions precipitate the donkey transformation arc and its consequences.