Character Relationship Map: Stuber

Characters

• Vic Manning (played by Dave Bautista) — protagonist

  Vic Manning is an aggressive Los Angeles police detective whose pursuit of Oka Tedjo drives the story. After Tedjo murdered his partner Sara Morris, Vic ignores his leave and damaged eyesight to conti...

• Stu Prasad (played by Kumail Nanjiani) — protagonist

  Stu Prasad is an Uber driver who reluctantly transports Vic while trying to maintain perfect customer reviews. He helps Vic investigate Oka Tedjo, confronts dangerous criminals, and challenges Vic's t...

• Oka Tedjo (played by Iko Uwais) — supporting

  Oka Tedjo is a notorious drug lord and the central target of Vic's investigation. Six months earlier, he murdered Sara Morris, and he later arranges a drug drop while working with Angie McHenry. Tedjo...

• Becca (played by Betty Gilpin) — supporting

  Becca is Stu's close friend and business partner, with whom he plans to open a spin biking business. After ending another relationship, she seeks casual sex with Stu, while Stu wants something serious...

• Sara Morris (played by Karen Gillan) — supporting

  Sara Morris was Vic's police partner and was murdered by Oka Tedjo six months before the main events. Her death motivates Vic's relentless pursuit of Tedjo, even after he is placed on leave and underg...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Vic Manning → Sara Morris (Professional Police Partners) — Their police partnership remains a major motivation after Sara's death.

  Sara Morris is identified as Vic's partner, and her murder causes Vic to continue pursuing Tedjo.

• Stu Prasad → Becca (Romantic Unrequited Love) — Stu wants commitment, but Becca initially wants a casual relationship.

  Stu has been genuinely in love with Becca since meeting her, while Becca does not feel the same way and seeks only casual sex.

Story Dynamics

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

• Stu Prasad → Oka Tedjo (Conflict Adversaries) — Stu becomes directly opposed to Tedjo while protecting others.

  Stu helps Vic fight Tedjo's men and later takes a bullet while protecting Vic's daughter from Tedjo.

• Oka Tedjo → Sara Morris (Conflict Murderer And Victim) — Tedjo's killing of Sara establishes the core conflict.

  The plot states that Oka Tedjo murdered Vic's partner, Sara Morris, during an earlier encounter.

• Vic Manning → Oka Tedjo (Conflict Arch Enemies) — Tedjo's crime drives Vic's central investigation and personal vendetta.

  Vic relentlessly pursues Tedjo because Tedjo murdered Vic's partner, Sara Morris, six months earlier.

• Vic Manning → Stu Prasad (Alliance Partners) — A reluctant driver and an aggressive detective become effective partners.

  Stu drives Vic through Los Angeles while Vic pursues Oka Tedjo. They later fight Tedjo's men together and survive the final confrontation as a team.

Story Analysis

An obsessive detective and a cautious Uber driver confront a drug lord while learning courage, restraint, and mutual trust.

Plot Progression

1. A Ride Into Danger — Vic's pursuit of Tedjo begins with Sara's murder, Vic's suspension, and corrective eye surgery. A new lead brings him into Stu's Uber.
2. The Unlikely Partnership — Vic and Stu travel across Los Angeles while clashing over violence, courage, and personal relationships. Their investigation reaches a suspect and a rescued dog.
3. Ambush And Separation — Information about Tedjo's drug drop brings an ambush by Tedjo's men. Vic tries to protect his daughter, while Stu confronts Becca about their unequal feelings.
4. Betrayal At The Drop — At the drug drop, Vic discovers a corrupt superior working with Tedjo. Stu intervenes, but the pair remain trapped in a violent escape.
5. Sacrifice And Renewal — Stu takes a bullet protecting Vic's daughter, and Vic stops himself from killing Tedjo. Hospital recovery and a Christmas visit complete their personal transformation.