15-year-old protagonist who copes with his parents' marital and financial troubles by writing music. After transferring to a new public school and meeting Raphina, he forms the band Sing Street to create a music video for her. Nicknamed Cosmo by Raphina, he writes original songs, faces school bullying, and ultimately escapes to London with Raphina to pursue a new life.
Edmund is a member of the theater group living under severe overcrowding and suspicion. He shares a room with Ada and becomes involved in the group’s escape concerns. He loves Stefcia, but at the climax she insists that he leave the ghetto together with Sarah, separating his future from her decision to remain behind.
One of Matthew and Joseph’s friends. He takes death and emotional experience seriously, arguing that death must be confronted and later discussing beauty and the possibility that feelings can seem false or second-hand. After a girl’s death, he becomes increasingly distressed, attempts suicide, and is taken to hospital.
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo has 12 screen credits in a career dating back to 2013. Signature works include CODA, Sing Street, Sing Street: Música e Sonho. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
