Character Relationship Map: Sisters

Characters

• Maura Ellis (played by Amy Poehler) — protagonist

  A recently divorced, responsible nurse who returns to her childhood Orlando home to clean it for sale. She secretly houses her niece Haley, invites high school friends for a chaotic party, and later r...

• Brinda (played by Maya Rudolph) — supporting

  Kate's former high school rival who feels slighted by not receiving a party invitation. She initially causes trouble by calling the police but eventually reconciles with Kate. By the end, she becomes...

• Haley (played by Madison Davenport) — supporting
• Dave (played by John Leguizamo) — supporting

  A childhood friend of the sisters who is tasked with bringing drug dealer Pazuzu to the high school reunion party, helping escalate the event's chaotic atmosphere.

• James (played by Ike Barinholtz) — supporting

  A man the sisters initially flirt with, whom Kate recruits to attend the party. He shares an awkward, interrupted conversation with Maura and accidentally breaks her childhood music box during the cei...

• Pazuzu (played by John Cena) — supporting

  A drug dealer invited to the high school reunion party by Dave. His presence contributes to the increasingly wild and out-of-control atmosphere of the gathering.

Key Relationships

• James → Brinda (Social Party Guest)
• Haley → Brinda (Social Party Guest)
• Pazuzu → Maura Ellis (Social Party Guest)
• James → Dave (Social Party Guest)
• Dave → Brinda (Social Party Guest)
• Maura Ellis → James (Romantic Love Interest)
• Dave → Pazuzu (Professional Employer)
• Dave → Maura Ellis (Social Friend)
• Maura Ellis → Brinda (Professional Client)
• Maura Ellis → Haley (Family Foster Mother)

Story Analysis

Two sisters navigate a chaotic farewell party that forces them to confront past mistakes and rebuild their lives.

Plot Progression

1. Return to the Empty House
2. The Party Takes Shape
3. Chaos and Consequences
4. Reckoning and Reconciliation