Roy (played by Tim Roth) is a protagonist in The Liability.
Adam (played by Jack O'Connell) appears in The Liability.
A naive 19-year-old slacker forced into a criminal world after wrecking his stepfather figure's car. He witnesses a murder, refuses to kill a witness, and becomes entangled in a deadly chain of events involving a hitman, a kidnapped girl, and a sex trafficking ring. His journey transforms him from an innocent bystander into a survivor who ultimately confronts his abuser. The Girl (played by Talulah Riley) appears in The Liability.
A survivor of a sex trafficking ring whose sister was murdered by Danil. After witnessing a dismemberment, she escapes with evidence and orchestrates a deal to recover her sister's remains. She rescues Adam from Roy, confronts the traffickers, and ultimately kills Peter, offering Adam a chance to escape his abusive life. Peter (played by Peter Mullan) appears in The Liability.
A ruthless gangster and the boyfriend of Adam's mother. He forces Adam into criminal work as repayment for a damaged car and is secretly involved in a sex trafficking operation. His abusive nature and incriminating secrets drive the central conflict, ultimately leading to his death at the hands of the Girl. Nicky (played by Kierston Wareing) appears in The Liability.
Danil (played by Tomi May) appears in The Liability.
A man living in a wooded camper who is murdered and dismembered by Roy at the beginning of the film. He is also revealed to be the killer of the Girl's sister within the sex trafficking ring, making him a key target of the Girl's revenge.
The Liability (2012) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Roy
(played by Tim Roth) — protagonist
Adam
(played by Jack O'Connell) — supporting
A naive 19-year-old slacker forced into a criminal world after wrecking his stepfather figure's car. He witnesses a murder, refuses to kill a witness, and becomes entangled in a deadly chain of events...
The Girl
(played by Talulah Riley) — supporting
A survivor of a sex trafficking ring whose sister was murdered by Danil. After witnessing a dismemberment, she escapes with evidence and orchestrates a deal to recover her sister's remains. She rescue...
Peter
(played by Peter Mullan) — supporting
A ruthless gangster and the boyfriend of Adam's mother. He forces Adam into criminal work as repayment for a damaged car and is secretly involved in a sex trafficking operation. His abusive nature and...
Nicky
(played by Kierston Wareing) — supporting
Danil
(played by Tomi May) — supporting
A man living in a wooded camper who is murdered and dismembered by Roy at the beginning of the film. He is also revealed to be the killer of the Girl's sister within the sex trafficking ring, making h...
Key Relationships
Roy → Danil
(Conflict Killer)
The Girl → Peter
(Conflict Avenger)
The Girl → Danil
(Conflict Avenger)
The Girl → Adam
(Alliance Rescuer)
Roy → The Girl
(Conflict Enemy)
Roy → Adam
(Professional Hitman)
Peter → Adam
(Professional Employer)
Nicky → Peter
(Romantic Girlfriend)
Adam → Nicky
(Family Son)
Story Analysis
A naive young man's forced descent into a violent criminal underworld culminates in a chain of revenge and a chance for redemption.
Plot Progression
Debt and Discovery
Road of Blood
Revenge and Revelation
Final Reckoning
Directed by Craig Viveiros
The Liability (2012) · 5.7/10 · comedy, crime, thriller
