The hero of the story. He spends 19 years in prison for stealing bread, breaks his parole to start a new life, and dedicates himself to doing good.

A strict police inspector. He believes people cannot change and spends years hunting Valjean for breaking parole.

A young student and revolutionary who falls in love with Cosette.

Éponine: The Thénardiers' daughter. She lives a harsh life on the streets and secretly loves Marius

A greedy, dishonest couple who run an inn and mistreat young Cosette before she is rescued. They steal what they can and never miss an opportunity to profit off things

The charismatic and idealistic leader of the student revolutionaries.

A brave, impoverished street boy in Paris who joins the student rebellion.

The kind bishop who shows mercy to Valjean after a theft, inspiring him to change his life.

Fantine’s daughter. Valjean rescues and raises her as his own child.