Professor Mildeye (played by Stephen Fry) is a protagonist in The Borrowers.
A London university professor specializing in "Homo sapiens redactus" (little people). He transitions from a curious researcher to the primary antagonist, seeking to capture the Borrowers for academic fame. Arrietty Clock (played by Aisling Loftus) appears in The Borrowers.
The curious and brave protagonist, daughter of Pod and Homily. Her friendship with James and adventures with Spiller bridge the human and Borrower worlds, leading to her personal growth and ultimate choice of independence. Spiller (played by Robert Sheehan) appears in The Borrowers.
A street-smart, biker-type youth and de facto leader among the urban Borrowers in City Road tube station. He harbors a tragic past involving sacrificing his niece but proves himself a brave and loyal ally. James (played by Charlie Hiscock) appears in The Borrowers.
The inventive and compassionate grandson of Granny Driver. He bridges the gap between humans and Borrowers, actively helping them evade capture, build a model plane, and navigate the climax. Jenny (played by Anne Hirsch) appears in The Borrowers.
Professor Mildeye's lab assistant. She assists in capturing the Borrowers and attempts to apprehend Spiller during the escape but fails.
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Characters
Professor Mildeye
(played by Stephen Fry) — protagonist
A London university professor specializing in "Homo sapiens redactus" (little people). He transitions from a curious researcher to the primary antagonist, seeking to capture the Borrowers for academic...
Arrietty Clock
(played by Aisling Loftus) — supporting
The curious and brave protagonist, daughter of Pod and Homily. Her friendship with James and adventures with Spiller bridge the human and Borrower worlds, leading to her personal growth and ultimate c...
Spiller
(played by Robert Sheehan) — supporting
A street-smart, biker-type youth and de facto leader among the urban Borrowers in City Road tube station. He harbors a tragic past involving sacrificing his niece but proves himself a brave and loyal...
James
(played by Charlie Hiscock) — supporting
The inventive and compassionate grandson of Granny Driver. He bridges the gap between humans and Borrowers, actively helping them evade capture, build a model plane, and navigate the climax.
Jenny
(played by Anne Hirsch) — supporting
Professor Mildeye's lab assistant. She assists in capturing the Borrowers and attempts to apprehend Spiller during the escape but fails.
Key Relationships
Professor Mildeye → Spiller
(Conflict Pursuer)
Professor Mildeye → James
(Conflict Opponent)
Professor Mildeye → Arrietty Clock
(Conflict Antagonist)
Professor Mildeye → Jenny
(Professional Employer)
Spiller → James
(Alliance Partner)
Arrietty Clock → Spiller
(Romantic Love Interest)
Arrietty Clock → James
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
A brave young Borrower and a human boy unite to rescue captured family members from a pursuing professor, ultimately forging a bond between two hidden worlds.
