Harold - a wealthy 20-year-old man who has a morbid fascination with death. He attends funerals for entertainment, drives a hearse, and frequently stages elaborate fake suicides to shock his overbearing mother. Despite his privileged upbringing, Harold is deeply depressed and disconnected from life until he meets the vibrant Maude.

Maude - a free-spirited 79-year-old woman who lives each day with zest and embraces new experiences. She attends funerals out of her belief in the cycle of life and death, steals cars and trees for fun, and dabbles in various artistic pursuits like sculpting and singing. Maude's joie de vivre and unconventional lifestyle profoundly impact Harold, awakening in him a newfound appreciation for life and love.