10 Great Movie Characters Who Die At The Beginning

10. Bella Faulkner - Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople, directed by Taika Waititi of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok fame, follows an unlikely father-son duo, Hector "Hec" Faulkner and Ricky Baker, as they find themselves as the targets of a manhunt.

The two share a zany yet heartfelt adventure throughout the film. However, they never would have been brought together in the first place without Hec's wife Bella Faulkner.

It is Bella's idea to take in Ricky in the first place, and between her and Hec, she is far more eager to have him around. In fact, Hec appears cold towards Ricky at first, with Bella playing mediator in all of their conflicts. Bella's kind heart and hilarious portrayal by Rima Te Wiata leads to some sweet and silly moments, such as her performance of the "Ricky Baker birthday song".

Unfortunately, Bella's early death kickstarts the film, shattering the possibility that the three of them could be a happy family after all. Once she is gone, it becomes evident how impactful she was at keeping the peace between the two leads.