Character Relationship Map: Let's Get Lost

Characters

• Self (played by Chet Baker) — protagonist

  Flea appears briefly in the film and discusses trumpet playing with Baker. His contribution connects the documentary's present-day material to Baker's identity as a musician, though the summary descri...

• Self (played by Carol Baker) — supporting
• Self (played by Vera Baker) — supporting
• Self (played by Missy Baker) — supporting
• Self (played by Dean Baker) — supporting
• Self (played by Paul Baker) — supporting
• Self (played by Flea) — supporting
• Self (played by Chris Isaak) — supporting
• Self (played by William Claxton) — supporting
• Self (played by Hersh Hamel) — supporting
• Self (played by Dick Bock) — supporting
• Self (played by Joyce Night Tucker) — minor
• Self (played by Joanna Bree) — minor
• Self (played by Brigitte Bergner) — minor
• Self (played by Ruth Young) — minor
• Self (played by Diane Vavra) — minor
• Self (played by Andy Minsker) — minor
• Self (played by Jack Sheldon) — minor
• Self (played by Lawrence Trimble) — minor
• Self (played by Robbi Chong) — minor

Story Analysis

A documentary juxtaposes a trumpeter's musical brilliance with the personal harm and unresolved pain described by people close to him.

Plot Progression

1. Rehearsal and Remembered Talent — The film opens on a difficult rehearsal and turns to stories about the trumpeter's talent. An admirer recalls seeing him play in a snowy New York street.
2. Career Across Musical Worlds — Interviews and archival memories trace his early career, work with a touring band, and West Coast style. Recollections of clubs and a Paris performance emphasize the power of his live music.
3. The Personal Cost — Former partners describe financial strain, unexpected departures, and a period when the family relied on welfare. A failed attempt to play after his dentures are repaired leaves him fearing his career...
4. A Fragile Return — A move back to New York brings gradual recovery, nightclub work, and further offers. His return to Europe is constrained by restrictions and contributes to the breakdown of his marriage.
5. Silence Without Reconciliation — A former partner recounts learning of a family member's serious injury and repeatedly trying to contact him abroad. He receives the message but does not respond, and she refuses to disclose who was wi...