Absolutely, language is a quiet anchor. When a character speaks a lesser‑used or indigenous tongue, the audience instantly feels the weight of history, place, and identity. It can make the character feel more real, more rooted in a community that often feels invisible. But it also puts a responsibility on the writer and actor to handle it with respect, not as a gimmick. If it’s just added for texture, the character can feel flat or exoticized. If the language is tied to the character’s experiences, the audience’s empathy deepens, because they hear the truth of that culture in the way the character feels. In short, language can transform a character’s presence, but it must be earned with care.