2014

Disney

Lilo Pelekai is a fictional character from Disney's 2002 animated film, Lilo & Stitch. She is a young Hawaiian girl living on the island of Kaua'i with her older sister, Nani, who serves as her guardian.

Lilo is depicted as a somewhat lonely and eccentric child. She has difficulty fitting in with her peers and often displays unusual behavior, such as taking photographs of tourists and feeding a fish peanut butter sandwiches. This is partly attributed to the recent loss of her parents.

Her life takes a turn when she adopts a small, blue alien creature, whom she names Stitch, from an animal shelter. Unaware of Stitch's true extraterrestrial nature and destructive programming, Lilo is determined to raise him and teach him about 'ohana,' the Hawaiian concept of family.

Throughout the film and subsequent franchise, Lilo remains a central figure, demonstrating empathy, loyalty, and unwavering belief in the power of family. She works to rehabilitate Stitch and other experiments, showing them the value of belonging and giving them a purpose beyond their original programming.