Character Relationship Map: Deadfall

Characters

• Addison (played by Eric Bana) — protagonist

  A fugitive involved in a casino heist who goes on the run with his sister. He murders a state trooper, kills several people to survive, holds Chet and June captive, confronts Jay, and is ultimately fa...

• Liza (played by Olivia Wilde) — supporting

  Addison's sister who splits from him after their driver dies. She is rescued by Jay, develops a romantic relationship with him, attempts to abandon the heist plan, and finally shoots Addison to save J...

• Jay (played by Charlie Hunnam) — supporting

  A recently released former boxer visiting his parents for Thanksgiving. He picks up Liza, falls in love with her, and engages in a physical struggle with Addison before sparing his life at Liza's requ...

• June (played by Sissy Spacek) — supporting

  Chet's wife and Jay's mother. She hosts the Thanksgiving dinner and is held captive by Addison alongside her husband during the climax.

• Hanna (played by Kate Mara) — supporting

  Sheriff Becker's daughter and a deputy. She investigates a cabin murder, chases Addison on a snowmobile, gets captured, and is saved during the final standoff by wearing a bulletproof vest.

• Chet (played by Kris Kristofferson) — supporting

  A retired sheriff and Jay's father. He and his wife host Thanksgiving dinner, are taken hostage by Addison, and Becker confronts him inside the house before being shot.

• Becker (played by Treat Williams) — supporting

  The current sheriff and Hanna's father. He opposes including Hannah in the manhunt, discovers Addison's vehicle, enters the house to confront the suspect, and is shot by Addison.

• State trooper (played by Patrick Kerton) — supporting

  A law enforcement officer responding to the car crash involving Addison and Liza's group. Addison murders him at the scene.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Chet → June (Family Spouses) — They form the parental household threatened during the climax.

  Chet and June are described as a married couple who host Thanksgiving dinner together.

• Liza → Jay (Romantic Lovers) — Their unexpected romance becomes Liza's reason for abandoning the original escape plan.

  Jay gives Liza a ride, their relationship develops during the blizzard, and they have sex in a motel.

• Hanna → Becker (Family Daughter) — Their strained relationship affects Hanna's role in the manhunt.

  Hanna is identified as Sheriff Becker's daughter, and she explains his behavior through his grief over his wife's death.

• Jay → June (Family Son) — Jay seeks reunion with his mother during his return home.

  June is identified as Jay's mother, and Jay calls his parents before returning home for Thanksgiving.

• Jay → Chet (Family Son) — Jay returns to his father's home after being released from prison.

  Chet is identified as Jay's father, and Jay calls his parents to say he will be home for Thanksgiving.

• Addison → Liza (Family Brother) — They are siblings whose shared criminal escape gradually becomes a lethal family conflict.

  The plot identifies Addison and Liza as siblings who flee together after the casino heist.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Liza → June (Social Guest) — Liza is temporarily connected to June through Jay's family gathering.

  Liza arrives with Jay for the Thanksgiving dinner hosted by June.

• Liza → Chet (Social Guest) — Liza enters Chet's family setting through her relationship with Jay.

  Liza arrives with Jay at Chet's house for Thanksgiving dinner while Addison holds the household captive.

• Addison → State trooper (Conflict Murderer) — The killing establishes Addison's immediate threat to law enforcement and drives the manhunt.

  Addison murders the state trooper who responds to the crash.

• Becker → Addison (Conflict Armed Adversary) — Becker directly challenges Addison during the final hostage crisis.

  Becker discovers Addison's snowmobile, enters the house with a weapon, and is shot by Addison.

• Addison → Hanna (Conflict Captor) — Addison neutralizes the investigating deputy before the final confrontation.

  After the detective's call, Hanna goes to the house and Addison takes her captive.

• Addison → June (Conflict Hostage Taker) — June becomes one of the family members endangered by Addison's invasion.

  Addison holds June captive alongside Chet when he takes over Jay's parents' house.

• Addison → Chet (Conflict Hostage Taker) — Addison invades Chet's home and uses him as leverage against the arriving family.

  Addison arrives at Jay's house and holds Chet captive before the Thanksgiving dinner.

• Jay → Addison (Conflict Hostile Opponent) — Jay becomes Addison's direct opponent after Addison threatens Jay and his family.

  Jay physically struggles with Addison outside the house and overpowers him.

Story Analysis

A blizzard-driven fugitive story turns a sibling bond into a conflict between inherited violence, romantic loyalty, and moral choice.

Plot Progression

1. A Blizzard Splits the Family — Addison and Liza flee after the casino heist, but a crash and a murder separate them. Jay returns from prison while Hanna faces resistance from Becker.
2. Two Paths Through the Snow — Jay rescues Liza while Addison struggles through the wilderness and commits further violence. Their separate journeys move toward the same rural community.
3. Love Against the Escape — Jay and Liza become romantically involved during the blizzard. Liza reveals her traumatic history and decides she cannot continue the original plan with Addison.
4. The Cabin Leads Home — Addison's cabin attack brings Hanna into the investigation and sparks a snowmobile pursuit. Addison escapes the authorities and reaches Jay's family home.
5. Thanksgiving Under Siege — Addison holds Chet and June hostage and forces a grotesque family dinner after Jay and Liza arrive. Hanna is captured, Becker is shot, and the final struggle begins.
6. A Sister's Final Choice — Jay overpowers Addison but releases him at Liza's request. When Addison threatens Jay again, Liza kills her brother, while Hanna survives because of a bulletproof vest.