19 Most passion-driven characters we see in movies

1) Andrew Neiman (Whiplash, 2014)

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Andrew Neiman’s obsession with becoming a legendary jazz drummer consumes everything. He practices until his hands bleed, isolates himself from relationships, and endures brutal psychological abuse from his mentor, Terence Fletcher. His hunger for perfection overshadows the film, making everything else feel irrelevant. His final performance is the breaking point—he either proves his greatness or collapses trying. His obsession warps his life, turning Whiplash into a relentless battle for artistic immortality.

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