Character Relationship Map: Arcadia

Characters

• Greta (played by Ryan Simpkins) — protagonist
• Tom (played by John Hawkes) — protagonist
• Caroline (played by Kendall Toole) — supporting
• Nat (played by Ty Simpkins) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Caroline → Nat (Family Sibling) — Caroline and Nat are siblings on the cross-country journey
• Greta → Nat (Family Sibling) — Greta and Nat are siblings on the cross-country journey
• Greta → Caroline (Family Sister) — Greta and Caroline are sisters on the cross-country journey
• Tom → Nat (Family Father) — Tom is Nat's father who is moving the family cross-country
• Tom → Caroline (Family Father) — Tom is Caroline's father who is moving the family cross-country
• Tom → Greta (Family Father) — Tom is Greta's father who is moving the family cross-country

Story Analysis

A family's cross-country journey to California following the absence of their mother

Plot Progression

1. The Departure — The family packs their belongings and begins their cross-country journey in a worn station wagon, filled with hope for a new life in California.
2. The Unspoken Void — As the journey progresses, the family grapples with the absence of their mother and the reality of their uncertain future.
3. Facing Adversity — The family encounters mechanical issues with their vehicle and faces emotional challenges, testing their resilience and unity.
4. Approaching Paradise — Despite challenges, the family remains determined to reach California, their promised paradise, and prepare for a new beginning.