Ruby Rossi (played by Emilia Jones) is a protagonist in CODA.
The 17-year-old protagonist and only hearing member of a deaf family. She balances her duties in the family fishing business with her passion for singing, eventually pursuing a music education at Berklee College of Music while navigating family expectations and personal dreams. Miles (played by Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) appears in CODA.
A fellow choir student and Ruby's romantic interest. He shares her musical aspirations and is paired with her for a duet. After failing his own Berklee audition, he remains supportive of Ruby's success and is later invited to visit her in Boston. Gertie (played by Amy Forsyth) appears in CODA.
Ruby's close friend who provides practical support by driving her to Boston for college. She appears during Ruby's departure, witnessing the emotional family farewell.
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Characters
Ruby Rossi
(played by Emilia Jones) — protagonist
The 17-year-old protagonist and only hearing member of a deaf family. She balances her duties in the family fishing business with her passion for singing, eventually pursuing a music education at Berk...
Miles
(played by Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) — supporting
A fellow choir student and Ruby's romantic interest. He shares her musical aspirations and is paired with her for a duet. After failing his own Berklee audition, he remains supportive of Ruby's succes...
Gertie
(played by Amy Forsyth) — supporting
Ruby's close friend who provides practical support by driving her to Boston for college. She appears during Ruby's departure, witnessing the emotional family farewell.
Key Relationships
Miles → Gertie
(Social Choir Peer)
Ruby Rossi → Gertie
(Social Close Friend)
Ruby Rossi → Miles
(Romantic Crush)
Story Analysis
A deaf teenager navigates family duty and musical ambition, ultimately finding a path that honors both her roots and her dreams.
