XIII (2008) — Character Map & Story Timeline

AI Narrative Summary

Conspiracy thriller about an amnesiac agent uncovering a plot to overthrow the US government

Character Network — 8 Characters

• General Carrington (Stephen McHattie) — protagonist A senior military figure who supports the amnesiac protagonist and helps uncover the conspiracy. He identifies the prota...
• Kim Rowland (Jessalyn Gilsig) — protagonist A woman connected to the protagonist through a photograph and the investigation into his identity. She works with her fa...
• La Mangouste (Val Kilmer) A violent operative known as the Mongoose who is involved in the conspiracy surrounding the presidential assassination....
• Ross Tanner (Stephen Dorff) The identity initially assigned to the amnesiac protagonist, who searches for the truth after being found wounded with a...
• Sam (Caterina Murino) A New York photo shop owner who befriends the amnesiac protagonist and assists his investigation. She helps identify Kim...
• XX (Jacqueline Pillon)
• President Galbrain (John Bourgeois) The president serving during the investigation into the assassination and the wider conspiracy. He authorizes Calvin Wax...
• Mr. Cody (Julian Richings)

Key Relationships

• Ross Tanner → Mr. Cody (Narrative Informant) — Provides crucial information about XIII's past
• Ross Tanner → XX (Conflict Assassin) — Another member of the conspiracy who attacks XIII
• Ross Tanner → President Galbrain (Conflict Target) — Current president whose administration is targeted by the conspiracy
• Ross Tanner → La Mangouste (Conflict Capturer) — Captures and interrogates XIII, revealing the conspiracy
• Ross Tanner → General Carrington (Alliance Mentor) — Former superior who guides XIII in uncovering the conspiracy
• Ross Tanner → Sam (Romantic Interest) — Develops romantic connection while seeking help
• Ross Tanner → Kim Rowland (Family Spouse) — Married couple with a child

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Awakening

XIII is discovered with amnesia and begins his journey to uncover his identity while evading capture by government forces.

Conspiracy Unveiled

XIII learns about the assassination plot against the president and his own involvement in the conspiracy.

Race Against Time

XIII races to prevent a nuclear attack on election day while uncovering the full extent of the conspiracy.

The Final Revelation

XIII stops the attack but discovers the true mastermind behind the entire conspiracy.