Asher (played by Ron Perlman) is a protagonist in Asher.
A veteran contract killer who lives a solitary life, enjoys fine wine and food, and initially resents his younger apprentice. After accepting revenge contracts from his boss, he suffers a health collapse, meets Sophie, and begins a secret courtship. He becomes a target for death following a botched group hit with his apprentice. Sophie (played by Famke Janssen) is a protagonist in Asher.
A ballet teacher deeply distressed over her mother's declining health. She forms a tentative romantic connection with Asher, engaging in flirtations while remaining unaware of his true profession as a hitman. Avi (played by Richard Dreyfuss) appears in Asher.
Asher's employer and boss who assigns him three contracts for a revenge scheme, setting the main plot in motion. Dora (played by Jacqueline Bisset) appears in Asher.
Sophie's mother who is battling dementia. Her condition causes significant distress to Sophie and serves as a source of emotional vulnerability in her life.
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Characters
Asher
(played by Ron Perlman) — protagonist
A veteran contract killer who lives a solitary life, enjoys fine wine and food, and initially resents his younger apprentice. After accepting revenge contracts from his boss, he suffers a health colla...
Sophie
(played by Famke Janssen) — protagonist
A ballet teacher deeply distressed over her mother's declining health. She forms a tentative romantic connection with Asher, engaging in flirtations while remaining unaware of his true profession as a...
Avi
(played by Richard Dreyfuss) — supporting
Asher's employer and boss who assigns him three contracts for a revenge scheme, setting the main plot in motion.
Dora
(played by Jacqueline Bisset) — supporting
Sophie's mother who is battling dementia. Her condition causes significant distress to Sophie and serves as a source of emotional vulnerability in her life.
Key Relationships
Avi → Sophie
(Unknown No Direct Interaction)
Asher → Dora
(Social Indirect Empathy)
Sophie → Dora
(Family Mother & Daughter)
Asher → Avi
(Professional Contract Killer & Employer)
Asher → Sophie
(Romantic Tentative Courtship)
Story Analysis
A veteran hitman's life is upended by a sudden romance and a deadly betrayal from his own organization.
