Because you like Jess Kaur Bhamra in Bend It Like Beckham
Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.
Eponine is a scrappy street urchin with a bad case of unrequited love. See them in Les Miserables.
Nina Sayer finally landed the role of prima ballerina, but as tension ramps up in rehearsal, she starts losing her mind. See them in Black Swan.
A Haddock always has a trick up his sleeve! Tintin is lucky to have Captain Haddock as a companion to search for hidden treasure on an adventure around the world. See them in The Adventures of Tintin.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.
Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.
CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.
A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.
Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.