Wayne (played by Anton Yelchin) is a protagonist in The Apprentice.
The protagonist and an awkward loner working the graveyard shift as an apprentice mortician. Abandoned by his supervisor, he exploits his solitary authority over the morgue to engage in transgressive acts with the deceased. Girl (played by Maria Volk) is a protagonist in The Apprentice.
A deceased female corpse stored in the mortuary. She serves as a silent but pivotal element in the narrative, driving Wayne's transgressive actions. Bob (played by Shane Jacobson) appears in The Apprentice.
Wayne's supervisor at the mortuary. His merciful nature and decision to leave early directly facilitate the night's controversial events. Father (played by Stephen Kearney) appears in The Apprentice.
Wayne's father who arrives at the mortuary, likely responding to a disturbance or summons related to his son's behavior. Mother (played by Lou Lou Kearney) appears in The Apprentice.
Wayne's mother who accompanies her husband to the morgue. Her presence amplifies the emotional weight and social implications of the events. Cop 1 (played by Christopher Kirby) appears in The Apprentice.
A police officer who responds to the mortuary, likely summoned due to noise, complaints, or the escalating situation. Cop 2 (played by Colin Lane) appears in The Apprentice.
A second police officer accompanying the first, assisting in managing the scene and enforcing regulations. Medic 1 (played by Simon Mallory) appears in The Apprentice.
A paramedic who arrives at the scene, likely called to assess the condition of the deceased or address emergency protocols.
The Apprentice (2014) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Wayne
(played by Anton Yelchin) — protagonist
The protagonist and an awkward loner working the graveyard shift as an apprentice mortician. Abandoned by his supervisor, he exploits his solitary authority over the morgue to engage in transgressive...
Girl
(played by Maria Volk) — protagonist
A deceased female corpse stored in the mortuary. She serves as a silent but pivotal element in the narrative, driving Wayne's transgressive actions.
Bob
(played by Shane Jacobson) — supporting
Wayne's supervisor at the mortuary. His merciful nature and decision to leave early directly facilitate the night's controversial events.
Father
(played by Stephen Kearney) — supporting
Wayne's father who arrives at the mortuary, likely responding to a disturbance or summons related to his son's behavior.
Mother
(played by Lou Lou Kearney) — supporting
Wayne's mother who accompanies her husband to the morgue. Her presence amplifies the emotional weight and social implications of the events.
Cop 1
(played by Christopher Kirby) — supporting
A police officer who responds to the mortuary, likely summoned due to noise, complaints, or the escalating situation.
Cop 2
(played by Colin Lane) — supporting
A second police officer accompanying the first, assisting in managing the scene and enforcing regulations.
Medic 1
(played by Simon Mallory) — minor
A paramedic who arrives at the scene, likely called to assess the condition of the deceased or address emergency protocols.
Medic 2
(played by Ray Tiernan) — minor
A second medic who accompanies the first, supporting emergency response efforts at the mortuary.
Key Relationships
Medic 2 → Girl
(Professional Medical Examiner)
Medic 1 → Girl
(Professional Medical Examiner)
Cop 2 → Wayne
(Conflict Law Enforcement)
Cop 1 → Wayne
(Conflict Law Enforcement)
Cop 1 → Cop 2
(Alliance Partners)
Mother → Girl
(Family Mother)
Father → Girl
(Family Father)
Father → Mother
(Family Spouses)
Wayne → Girl
(Romantic Obsessive Attraction)
Wayne → Bob
(Professional Supervisor)
Story Analysis
A controversial short film exploring moral boundaries and obsession through a mortuary apprentice's actions.
