Pride - Characters & Cast

To fight injustice wherever he sees it and to politicize the gay community beyond just partying. He realizes that 'policemen harass us, and now they harass the miners'.

Mark starts as a fiery, impatient activist frustrated by the apathy of his peers. He channels his energy into a seemingly impossible cause. His arc is one of relentless drive, eventually humbled by the genuine connection he forms with the miners, before his tragic off-screen fate is revealed in the epilogue.

To find a place where he belongs and to escape the stifling conformity of his home life.

Joe begins as a timid, closeted suburban boy who accidentally joins the march. Through his involvement with LGSM, he gains the confidence to confront his conservative parents and fully embrace his identity, transitioning from a bystander to an active participant in his own life.

To save his community and the strike by accepting help from any willing ally, recognizing the shared humanity in the struggle.

Dai is the open-minded bridge between the two worlds. He risks his standing in his own community to advocate for the alliance. His quiet strength and eloquence help dismantle the miners' prejudices.

To feed and support the striking families, doing whatever is practical and necessary to survive.

She is the backbone of the mining community's support group. Tough and perceptive, she quickly recognizes the value of the LGSM and fiercely protects them from local bigotry.