Character Relationships in Cargo

Andy (played by Martin Freeman) is a protagonist in Cargo. The grieving father who travels with his wife and infant daughter to a supposed refuge. After his wife turns and dies, Andy rescues his baby, becomes infected himself, and journeys with Thoomi seeking a cure. He ultimately sacrifices himself, using his turning to safely transport Thoomi and Rosie to a survivor community, leaving a final message of gratitude. Thoomi (played by Simone Landers) is a protagonist in Cargo. An Aboriginal girl who hides her infected father from a community that systematically burns the sick. She joins Andy to find a shaman, escapes a cruel shelter, and helps Andy control his infection to carry them to safety. She is eventually reunited with her mother and welcomes Andy's baby into their tribe. Vic (played by Anthony Hayes) appears in Cargo. The ruthless owner of a fortified shelter who captures survivors and uses them as bait to lure and kill the infected. He kidnaps Thoomi and holds Lorraine captive. After confronting Andy and inadvertently killing Lorraine, he later shows remorse, returns the baby, and allows the group to leave. Kay (played by Susie Porter) appears in Cargo. Andy's wife who suggests scavenging ashore despite the danger. After being bitten by a rabid survivor, she is injured in a car crash, turns, and bites Andy before he administers a lethal injection. Her death sets Andy on his desperate journey to save his daughter. Lorraine (played by Caren Pistorius) appears in Cargo. A captive held by Vic at his shelter, initially mistaken by Andy as his wife. She helps Andy and Thoomi escape, but is accidentally shot and killed by Vic during their getaway. Her death highlights the brutality of the shelter's owner. Etta (played by Kris McQuade) appears in Cargo. A schoolteacher living in a deserted town with other survivors who have abandoned modern life. She cares for Andy and Rosie, advises Andy to hide his infection, and provides a photograph directing him to Thoomi's family, proving crucial to his quest. Josie (played by Natasha Wanganeen) appears in Cargo. Thoomi's mother and leader of an Aboriginal survivor community that burns the infected. Initially distraught over Thoomi's disappearance, she rejoices at her daughter's return and accepts Andy's baby, Rosie, into their care, expressing gratitude for Andy's sacrifice. Willie (played by Bruce R. Carter) appears in Cargo. Thoomi's father who becomes infected and hides with a mouth gag to avoid being burned by his community. Thoomi and Andy find him, but he has already been killed by his people before they can seek a cure.

Character Relationship Map: Cargo

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Cargo (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

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Story Analysis

A father's desperate quest to deliver his daughter to safety while succumbing to a fatal virus.

Plot Progression

  1. The River Exodus
  2. Shadows of the Infected
  3. The Captor's Den
  4. The Final Journey

Directed by Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling

Cargo (2017) · 6.4/10 · drama, horror, thriller