Robert (played by Daniel Zolghadri) is a protagonist in Funny Pages.
High school aspiring cartoonist and the film's protagonist. Navigates grief after his mentor's death, moves out to Trenton, and becomes entangled with a volatile legal client named Wallace. His choices lead to a violent confrontation resulting in his friend's accidental death and personal reflection. Wallace (played by Matthew Maher) is a protagonist in Funny Pages.
Erratic former comic book colorist and client of Cheryl. Becomes Robert's unstable drawing instructor. His volatile behavior escalates when discovering Robert's parody comic, culminating in a violent scuffle where he accidentally kills Miles and crashes a car. Miles (played by Miles Emanuel) appears in Funny Pages.
Robert's loyal friend who aids him in breaking into Katano's apartment. Unintentionally killed during a violent altercation with Wallace at Robert's parents' house after attempting to show his own comic work. Jennifer (played by Maria Dizzia) appears in Funny Pages.
Robert's mother who shares her husband's disappointment regarding his educational choices. Her purse is robbed by Robert to pay Wallace for drawing lessons. Lewis (played by Josh Pais) appears in Funny Pages.
Robert's father who disapproves of his decision to drop out of school and pursue art. Provides the Princeton house where the story's climax occurs. Pharmacist (played by Sylvia Michael Martinez) appears in Funny Pages.
Mr. Katano (played by Stephen Adly Guirgis) appears in Funny Pages.
Robert's high school art teacher and mentor. Dies in a hit-and-run accident early in the story. His death and posthumous adult comics serve as a catalyst for Robert's journey and subsequent conflicts. Cheryl (played by Marcia DeBonis) appears in Funny Pages.
Public defender who secures Robert's release without charges. Hires him as a court notetaker and introduces him to Wallace, indirectly setting off the chain of events.
Funny Pages (2022) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Robert
(played by Daniel Zolghadri) — protagonist
High school aspiring cartoonist and the film's protagonist. Navigates grief after his mentor's death, moves out to Trenton, and becomes entangled with a volatile legal client named Wallace. His choice...
Wallace
(played by Matthew Maher) — protagonist
Erratic former comic book colorist and client of Cheryl. Becomes Robert's unstable drawing instructor. His volatile behavior escalates when discovering Robert's parody comic, culminating in a violent...
Miles
(played by Miles Emanuel) — supporting
Robert's loyal friend who aids him in breaking into Katano's apartment. Unintentionally killed during a violent altercation with Wallace at Robert's parents' house after attempting to show his own com...
Jennifer
(played by Maria Dizzia) — supporting
Robert's mother who shares her husband's disappointment regarding his educational choices. Her purse is robbed by Robert to pay Wallace for drawing lessons.
Lewis
(played by Josh Pais) — supporting
Robert's father who disapproves of his decision to drop out of school and pursue art. Provides the Princeton house where the story's climax occurs.
Pharmacist
(played by Sylvia Michael Martinez) — minor
Mr. Katano
(played by Stephen Adly Guirgis) — supporting
Robert's high school art teacher and mentor. Dies in a hit-and-run accident early in the story. His death and posthumous adult comics serve as a catalyst for Robert's journey and subsequent conflicts.
Cheryl
(played by Marcia DeBonis) — supporting
Public defender who secures Robert's release without charges. Hires him as a court notetaker and introduces him to Wallace, indirectly setting off the chain of events.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Lewis → Jennifer
(Family Co-Parents)
Lewis and Jennifer meet Robert together at a diner and share disappointment about his decision to leave school.
Robert → Lewis
(Family Son And Father)
Robert meets Lewis at the diner and later hosts Wallace at the house provided by his parents.
Robert → Jennifer
(Family Son And Mother)
Robert meets Jennifer at the diner, later returns to the family house, and steals money from her purse to pay Wallace.
Robert → Wallace
(Professional Drawing Student And Instructor)
Robert offers to pay Wallace for a drawing lesson, and Wallace agrees to teach him.
Cheryl → Wallace
(Professional Lawyer And Client)
Cheryl meets with Wallace, who is seeking legal counsel after an attempted assault on a pharmacist.
Robert → Cheryl
(Professional Employer And Employee)
After helping Robert during his trial, Cheryl hires him as a court notetaker.
Robert → Mr. Katano
(Professional Student-Mentor)
Mr. Katano is Robert's art teacher and reviews Robert's portfolio in the school classroom.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Wallace → Pharmacist
(Conflict Accused Assailant And Target)
Wallace is seeking legal counsel after an attempted assault on the pharmacist and directs Robert to provoke the pharmacist.
Robert → Pharmacist
(Conflict Provoker And Target)
At Wallace's instruction, Robert throws a rubber horse at the pharmacist while attempting to gather incriminating evidence.
Wallace → Miles
(Conflict Violent Antagonist)
During the scuffle at Robert's parents' house, Wallace accidentally stabs Miles in the head with a pen.
Robert → Miles
(Social Loyal Friend)
Miles helps Robert break into Mr. Katano's apartment and later visits Robert to show Wallace his work.
Story Analysis
An aspiring cartoonist seeks artistic independence but becomes trapped in grief, exploitation, and escalating violence.
