Character Relationship Map: Digging for Fire

Characters

• Tim (played by Jake Johnson) — protagonist

  The protagonist husband who discovers a bone and a rusty gun in their temporary home's yard, becoming obsessed with solving the mystery instead of handling promised family taxes.

• Lee (played by Rosemarie DeWitt) — protagonist

  The pragmatic wife and mother who prioritizes family responsibilities and feels sidelined by Tim's obsession, using the weekend to navigate the bigger questions of marriage and parenthood.

• Jude (played by Jude Swanberg) — supporting

  A minor character encountered during the weekend, likely representing an alternative lifestyle or social perspective that intersects with Lee's reflective journey.

• Ray (played by Sam Rockwell) — supporting
• Alicia (played by Anna Kendrick) — minor
• Max (played by Brie Larson) — minor

Key Relationships

• Lee → Alicia (Social Friend)
• Tim → Alicia (Social Friend)
• Ray → Max (Alliance Partner)
• Tim → Max (Romantic Confidant)
• Tim → Ray (Social Friend)
• Lee → Jude (Family Mother)
• Tim → Jude (Family Father)
• Tim → Lee (Family Spouse)

Story Analysis

A couple's weekend house-sitting turns into a parallel journey of marital introspection and personal discovery.

Plot Progression

1. Suburban Discovery
2. Parallel Explorations
3. Emotional Crossroads
4. Unearthing Truths