Character Relationship Map: Landing Up

Characters

• Chrissie (played by Stacey Maltin) — protagonist

  Chrissie is a homeless young woman trying to survive in the city while hoping to build a more stable life with her friend. She takes work through a comedy program, begins dating David, and tries to tr...

• David (played by Ben Rappaport) — supporting

  David meets Chrissie through her work with a comedy program. He treats her to tacos, asks her on a proper date, and their relationship grows closer as Chrissie makes him a thoughtful gift inspired by...

• Jenny (played by Raeden Greer) — supporting

  Jenny is the daughter of the wealthy woman who offers Chrissie a place to stay. She objects to Chrissie living there and complains that Chrissie is using her things. Her protest is part of the tension...

• Young Girl (played by Grace Capeless) — supporting

  Young Girl is a child Chrissie encounters in a city shelter. Chrissie draws on her own experience of homelessness to advise her on protecting her shoes while sleeping there. Their brief interaction sh...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Chrissie → David (Romantic Interest) — Chrissie explores the possibility of an ordinary romantic relationship with David while the instability and secrecy of her life threaten their growing connection.

  David treats Chrissie to tacos and asks her on a proper date. Their relationship grows closer, but the discovery of her concealed past and belongings...

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Chrissie → Young Girl (Social Mentor) — Chrissie passes on practical survival advice to the girl, using lessons she learned while living precariously.

  Chrissie advises a young girl about protecting her shoes while sleeping in a city shelter, drawing on her own experience.

• Chrissie → Jenny (Conflict Hostile Housemate) — Jenny's objections make Chrissie's temporary stay unwelcome, and the arrangement does not last.

  After a wealthy woman offers Chrissie a place to stay, Jenny protests and complains about Chrissie using her things.

Story Analysis

Chrissie struggles to balance survival, friendship, and the hope of being seen beyond her circumstances, without a clear resolution to her future.

Plot Progression

1. A Fragile Place to Stay — Chrissie survives homelessness until a wealthy woman offers her shelter. Jenny's objections make the arrangement untenable, and Chrissie returns to the streets.
2. Plans Against Hardship — Chrissie and her friend dream of earning enough to share an apartment. Their hopes repeatedly collide with the immediate need to find shelter and income, before Chrissie takes work through a comedy pr...
3. A Chance at Romance — Chrissie meets David, who treats her to tacos and asks her on a proper date. Her friend cautions her about relying on temporary kindness, but Chrissie tries to welcome the possibility of an ordinary r...
4. Closeness and Exposure — Chrissie gives a young girl practical shelter advice and grows closer to David, making him a thoughtful gift. The discovery of evidence about her pornography work and questions about her belongings da...
5. A Refusal Without Closure — A man tries to change the terms of Chrissie's agreement to get food by pressing her to go home with him. She refuses and leaves, while her future remains unresolved.