Lucas (played by Carson MacCormac) is a protagonist in Cold Hands.
The central protagonist and high school student whose desperate attempt to find friendship leads to a dangerous situation, ultimately revealing the unreliability of the support he seeks. Jonathon (played by Jordan Mills) is a protagonist in Cold Hands.
A high school peer and potential friend in Lucas's social circle. His exact role in the safety compromise is ambiguous but he represents the peer group whose support Lucas ultimately finds lacking. Paula (played by Cassandra Williams) appears in Cold Hands.
High school classmate participating in the school's social environment. She is part of the peer network Lucas interacts with during his attempt to make friends. Casey (played by Dennis Nimoh Jr.) appears in Cold Hands.
High school peer whose interactions with Lucas contribute to or are affected by the situation that compromises Lucas's safety. Susan (played by Susan Hamann) appears in Cold Hands.
A figure within the school community, possibly a peer or staff member, representing the broader adult or social environment surrounding Lucas's experience. Officer Neil (played by Chris Gleason) appears in Cold Hands.
Law enforcement officer who likely responds to or investigates the aftermath of the incident that placed Lucas in a compromised safety situation. Brandon (played by Simon Topp) appears in Cold Hands.
High school peer and part of the social circle Lucas attempts to join. His actions or inactions may reflect the lack of guaranteed support Lucas experiences. Pedro (played by Simon Malevich) appears in Cold Hands.
High school classmate involved in the same social environment as Lucas. Represents the peer group dynamics central to the film's theme of friendship and safety.
Cold Hands (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Lucas
(played by Carson MacCormac) — protagonist
The central protagonist and high school student whose desperate attempt to find friendship leads to a dangerous situation, ultimately revealing the unreliability of the support he seeks.
Jonathon
(played by Jordan Mills) — protagonist
A high school peer and potential friend in Lucas's social circle. His exact role in the safety compromise is ambiguous but he represents the peer group whose support Lucas ultimately finds lacking.
Paula
(played by Cassandra Williams) — supporting
High school classmate participating in the school's social environment. She is part of the peer network Lucas interacts with during his attempt to make friends.
Casey
(played by Dennis Nimoh Jr.) — supporting
High school peer whose interactions with Lucas contribute to or are affected by the situation that compromises Lucas's safety.
Susan
(played by Susan Hamann) — supporting
A figure within the school community, possibly a peer or staff member, representing the broader adult or social environment surrounding Lucas's experience.
Officer Neil
(played by Chris Gleason) — minor
Law enforcement officer who likely responds to or investigates the aftermath of the incident that placed Lucas in a compromised safety situation.
Brandon
(played by Simon Topp) — minor
High school peer and part of the social circle Lucas attempts to join. His actions or inactions may reflect the lack of guaranteed support Lucas experiences.
Pedro
(played by Simon Malevich) — minor
High school classmate involved in the same social environment as Lucas. Represents the peer group dynamics central to the film's theme of friendship and safety.
Key Relationships
Paula → Casey
(Social Acquaintance)
Jonathon → Casey
(Alliance Friend)
Jonathon → Paula
(Alliance Friend)
Lucas → Officer Neil
(Professional Citizen/Officer)
Lucas → Susan
(Family Parent)
Lucas → Brandon
(Conflict Antagonist)
Lucas → Paula
(Social Classmate)
Lucas → Pedro
(Social Friend)
Lucas → Casey
(Alliance Peer Ally)
Lucas → Jonathon
(Alliance Teammate)
Story Analysis
A high school drama exploring the dangers of forced acceptance, the fragility of peer loyalty, and the journey toward self-reliance.
