How do you feel every time your parents say “NO”? Angry, irritated, upset? That’s how Miguel feels when he is not allowed to follow his dream — becoming a singer. Despite his family’s baffling generation-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desparate to prove his talent, and after a few mishaps on Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colourful Land of the Dead. Miguel makes a friend — the charming Héctor, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the story behind Miguel’s family history.
Soak in the music of Coco and learn the importance of family, honouring your ancestors, and following your dreams.
Miguel: A 12-year-old aspiring singer and self-taught guitarist. He nurtures this love of music and manages to construct a guitar and designs it to mimic his idol’s iconic skull guitar. His idol is Ernesto de la Cruz, the most famous musician in the history of Mexico. He is torn between his love for music and his family (a situation similar to what his great grandfather faced) and needs to leave his family to find a connect.
Coco: Miguel’s 97-year-old great grandmother is his favourite. He shares all his adventures with her. She is the ultimate enforcer of the Rivera family rules. She loves her family and will do anything to protect it. But when she gets angry, she wields a mean slipper. She can be warm and loving one moment and sharp-tongued and strict the next.
Hector: A charming trickster in the Land of the Dead who becomes Miguel friend. He is funny and so incredibly charming that everything about him is intoxicating. He decides to help Miguel hoping he too can visit the Land of Living.
Dante: A Xolo dog — short for Xoloitzcuintli—the national dog of Mexico. Nearly hairless, Dante has trouble keeping his tongue in his mouth because of his missing teeth. He is Miguel’s loyal companion and confidante; the only one Miguel shares his music with.
Ernesto de la Cruz: The most famous musician in Mexico. Revered by fans worldwide until his untimely death. The charming and charismatic musician is even more beloved in the Land of the Dead. In fact, he is the only person in the Land of Dead who wears white. He wears a suede mariachi-like jacket with sequins, jewels and gold stitching.
