This month is Power of Love month. Most of the website’s content is dedicated to those who are caregivers and helpmates. These characters believe their devotion earns them the right to constant affections. These Characters will do anything for love, be it for selfless or selfish reasons. Power of Love Characters can be mentors and, romantic or they can be stalkers and clingy, needy nightmares!

We will celebrate the month in which Valentine’s Day falls by examining these characters. I’ll be looking at some of these examples from TV, Film and elsewhere throughout the course of February.

White God

I have absolutely no idea how the Hungarian filmmakers behind White God pulled it off- the film features 200 trained stray dogs from the streets of Budapest. Imagine Planet of the Apes crossed with Homeward Bound – I cannot recommend this movie enough. In amongst this spectacle lies a classic Power of Love story.

It tells the tale of Lili (Zsofia Psotta), a young girl whose only friend is her dog Hagen. When she is forced to stay with her estranged father Daniel (Sandor Zsoter), whose apartment building does not allow pets, her father has no choice but to abandon her dog on the streets.

Lili, in her youthful innocence, believes that loves conquers all and that she can find Hagen again. Both Hagen and Lili go through hell in their attempts to be reunited. Neglected Hagen becomes a violent, vengeful canine who seeks revenge on those who have abused him along his quest, and leads an uprising of Dogs upon the city of Budapest.

Throughout the film, Lili believes in love. She believes she can win over her father, and change Hagen’s ways. Power of Love Characters have this incredible conviction which make them excellent parents, mentors and caregivers. Lili’s faith demonstrates Power of Love at its best. Hers is a selfless love, and unlike Hagen she maintains this love of another without fail right to the film’s incredible finale.

For more examples of Power of Love characters, check out my eBook about this Character Type at the ETB store.