A successful but creatively blocked novelist who falls in love with his fictional creation, Ruby. He discovers she is real and uses his typewriter to control her personality and actions to suit his desires, leading to a toxic relationship before ultimately writing her to be free.
Their romance is the central relationship of the film, evolving from idealization into emotional conflict.
Calvin writes about Ruby, admits he is falling in love with her, and later enters a relationship with her after she becomes real.
Harry is Calvin's skeptical but involved brother.
The plot identifies Harry as Calvin's brother, and Calvin calls him when Ruby appears in his kitchen.
Susie is part of Calvin's immediate family through Harry.
Susie is identified as Calvin's sister-in-law and is present when Calvin discovers Ruby's belongings.
Gertrude is Calvin's mother and part of his family life.
Calvin reluctantly takes Ruby to meet his mother Gertrude.
Calvin knows Mabel through her admiration of his work.
Mabel is a fan who gave Calvin her number, and Calvin meets her while trying to verify Ruby's reality.
Their former romance remains bitter and unresolved.
Calvin runs into Lila at Langdon's party, and Lila is identified as his ex-girlfriend.
Langdon is an established literary mentor in Calvin's professional circle.
Langdon Tharp is Calvin's author mentor and hosts the party Calvin attends.
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