Character Relationship Map: Kim

Characters

• Lama (played by Peter O'Toole) — protagonist

  A travelling Tibetan holy man searching for a river where Buddha hurled an arrow. Kim initially serves as his guide and later rejoins him during his training.

• Mahbub Ali (played by Bryan Brown) — supporting

  An astute Afghan horse-dealer who is secretly a British Secret Service agent. He befriends Kim and assists him in carrying out his espionage tasks.

• Babu (played by John Rhys-Davies) — supporting

  An Englishman who trains Kim to become a British spy, preparing him for his role in the geopolitical struggle in Central Asia.

• Kim (played by Ravi Sheth) — supporting

  A 13-year-old street orphan in 19th-century Lahore who is secretly British (Kimball O'Hara). He works as a guide, rebels against military regimentation, and becomes a British spy due to his ability to...

Key Relationships

• Kim → Babu (Professional Spy Trainer)
• Kim → Mahbub Ali (Alliance Field Ally)
• Kim → Lama (Social Spiritual Companion)

Story Analysis

A British-born orphan navigates colonial espionage and spiritual quests in 19th-century India.

Plot Progression

1. The Street Orphan's Path
2. Identity and Rebellion
3. The Great Game Begins
4. Espionage and Redemption