Lilo's older sister struggling to maintain custody while balancing work and family duties.
Core sibling bond driving the custody battle and emotional stakes.
Lilo Pelekai is expelled from hula school for pushing her bully Mertle off stage due to frustration over her sister Nani's absence.
Nani accepts Stitch despite his chaotic impact on her responsibilities.
Nani takes them to her resort lūʻau job with her friend David Kawena, treating Stitch as part of the household.
Official evaluator threatening Nani's guardianship.
Their social worker, Mrs. Kekoa, visits and finds Nani unfit to care for Lilo, demanding she complete her tasks in three days.
Co-worker assessing Nani's fitness while investigating alien presence.
Cobra Bubbles, a CIA agent posing as Kekoa's social director to investigate Stitch's arrival.
Supportive romantic interest aiding Nani through professional and personal crises.
Nani takes them to her resort lūʻau job with her friend David Kawena, who later helps revive Stitch and supports her custody battle.
Co-habitant tasked with oversight and cultural exchange.
Pleakley living with the Pelekais to watch over Stitch.
Elder family member ready to assume guardianship duties.
Kekoa tells Nani she can transfer Lilo's guardianship to David, Tūtū and Bubbles, letting her stay home.
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