Character Relationship Map: Rough Magic

Characters

• Myra Shumway (played by Bridget Fonda) — protagonist

  The protagonist and an apprentice magician who travels to Mexico to escape her fiancé and seek a Mayan shaman to learn ancient magical practices.

• Alex Ross (played by Russell Crowe) — protagonist

  A former photojournalist traumatized by his experiences in Hiroshima, hired as a detective to trail Myra. He joins her search for the shaman and develops unrequited love for her.

• Doc Ansell (played by Jim Broadbent) — supporting

  The Mayan shaman Myra seeks in Mexico. He teaches her ancient magical principles and provides a life-altering potion.

• Cliff Wyatt (played by D.W. Moffett) — supporting

  Myra's wealthy politician fiancé who hires a detective to track her down after she flees to Mexico.

• Magician (played by Kenneth Mars) — supporting
• Diego (played by Paul Rodríguez) — supporting
• Powerbroker (played by Michael Ensign) — supporting
• Tough (played by Thomas Rosales Jr.) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Myra Shumway → Powerbroker (Social Political Acquaintance)
• Alex Ross → Tough (Conflict Rival)
• Cliff Wyatt → Tough (Professional Enforcer)
• Cliff Wyatt → Powerbroker (Alliance Political Associate)
• Alex Ross → Diego (Alliance Local Guide)
• Myra Shumway → Magician (Professional Apprentice)
• Myra Shumway → Doc Ansell (Professional Shaman Mentor)
• Alex Ross → Cliff Wyatt (Professional Employer-Employee)
• Alex Ross → Myra Shumway (Romantic Unrequited Love)
• Myra Shumway → Cliff Wyatt (Romantic Fiancé)

Story Analysis

A magical apprentice escapes political control to seek ancient wisdom, fundamentally altering her relationships and reality.

Plot Progression

1. Escape to Mexico
2. Jungle Pursuit
3. Shaman's Ritual
4. Magical Aftermath