Character Relationship Map: Splash

Characters

• Allen Bauer (played by Tom Hanks) — protagonist

  Co-owner of a wholesale produce business, falls in love with a mermaid and learns to embrace emotional vulnerability.

• Madison (played by Daryl Hannah) — protagonist

  A mermaid who surfaces in New York, learns human language, and forms a deep bond with Allen.

• Walter Kornbluth (played by Eugene Levy) — supporting

  Obsessive scientist who discovers the mermaid and relentlessly pursues her for study.

• Michaelson (played by Patrick Cronin) — supporting

  Business associate of the Bauer brothers, involved in corporate negotiations.

• Michaelson's Partner (played by Charles Walker) — minor

  Associate of Michaelson, involved in business discussions and negotiations.

• Dr. Ross (played by Richard B. Shull) — supporting

  Medical professional who treats Allen or other characters during key moments.

Key Relationships

• Michaelson's Partner → Michaelson (partner)
• Dr. Ross → Allen Bauer (Conflict Obstacle)
• Madison → Dr. Ross (Conflict Captor)
• Walter Kornbluth → Dr. Ross (Conflict Rival)
• Walter Kornbluth → Allen Bauer (Alliance Rescue Partner)
• Walter Kornbluth → Madison (Conflict Observer)
• Allen Bauer → Madison (Romantic Lovers)

Story Analysis

A man reunites with a childhood mermaid love, navigates urban adaptation, and fights institutional forces to secure their underwater future.

Plot Progression

1. The Oceanic Promise
2. City of Glass and Water
3. Exposure and Captivity
4. The Rescue and Return