Character Relationship Map: Baghdad Central

Characters

• Muhsin al-Khafaji (played by Waleed Zuaiter) — protagonist
• Mrouj (played by July Namir) — protagonist
• Frank Temple (played by Bertie Carvel) — supporting
• John Parodi (played by Corey Stoll) — supporting
• Sawsan (played by Leem Lubany) — supporting
• Professor Zubeida Rashid (played by Clara Khoury) — minor
• Douglas Evans (played by Neil Maskell) — cameo
• Amjad (played by Tawfeek Barhom) — cameo
• Zahra (played by Maisa Abd Elhadi) — cameo

Key Relationships

• Frank Temple → Douglas Evans (Professional Superior)
• Frank Temple → John Parodi (Professional Colleague)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → Zahra (Social Friend)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → Amjad (Social Friend)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → Douglas Evans (Professional Superior)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → Professor Zubeida Rashid (Narrative Informant)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → Mrouj (Alliance Ally)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → John Parodi (Professional Colleague)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → Frank Temple (Professional Employee)
• Muhsin al-Khafaji → Sawsan (Family Father)

Story Analysis

A former Iraqi policeman's search for his missing daughter in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion

Plot Progression

1. The Disappearance
2. Detained and Broken
3. The Green Zone Opportunity
4. Walking the Line
5. The Final Search