Character Relationship Map: Time and Tide

Characters

• Tyler Yim (played by Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung) — protagonist

  Tyler is an inexperienced young man who becomes entangled with Ah Jo after their drunken encounter leaves her pregnant. He joins Uncle Ji's unlicensed bodyguard service to earn money, protects Jack's...

• Jack Chow / Juan (played by Wu Bai) — supporting

  Jack is a butcher and former member of the mercenary group known as the Angels. Called Juan by them, he kills their leader, steals their money, and repeatedly outmaneuvers their attacks. He is connect...

• Uncle Ji (played by Anthony Wong Chau-Sang) — supporting

  Uncle Ji leads an unlicensed bodyguard service that Tyler joins for money. After Tyler is arrested, Uncle Ji helps secure his release, temporarily locks him in a transportation crate, and gives him mo...

• Ah Jo (played by Cathy Tsui Chi-Kei) — supporting

  Ah Jo is a lesbian undercover cop who becomes pregnant after a drunken encounter with Tyler and initially wants nothing to do with him. She unsuccessfully tries to obtain his parole, while Tyler conti...

• Bodyguard (played by Alson Wong Ting-Bong) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Tyler Yim → Bodyguard (Professional Associated Operative)

  Tyler works in Uncle Ji's bodyguard service and is involved with its personnel during the pursuit of Jack.

• Uncle Ji → Bodyguard (Professional Team Leader)

  Uncle Ji leads an unlicensed bodyguard service, and his bodyguards pursue Jack during the assassination and escape.

• Tyler Yim → Ah Jo (Romantic Unwanted Intimacy)

  After an alcohol-fueled night, Tyler impregnates Ah Jo. Ah Jo wants nothing to do with him, although Tyler continues trying to support her.

• Tyler Yim → Uncle Ji (Professional Employer)

  Tyler joins the unlicensed bodyguard service led by Uncle Ji to earn money for Ah Jo.

Story Dynamics

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

• Tyler Yim → Jack Chow / Juan (Alliance Reluctant Partner)

  Tyler follows Jack, survives the gun battle in Jack's apartment, and escapes with him after Jack advises him to hide in the refrigerator.

• Bodyguard → Jack Chow / Juan (Conflict Pursuer)

  Jack evades Uncle Ji's bodyguards after assassinating Pablo Santosa and stealing the case of cash.

Story Analysis

Two desperate men are pulled through violence while trying to protect family, escape enemies, and reach an impending birth.

Plot Progression

1. An Unwanted Responsibility
2. The Fallen Mercenary
3. Fire In The Apartment
4. The Station Siege
5. Birth Beneath The Stadium