Character Relationship Map: Anamorph

Characters

• Stan Aubray (played by Willem Dafoe) — protagonist

  Seasoned detective who notices that a newly assigned case bears a striking similarity to a previous one he worked on.

• Carl Uffner (played by Scott Speedman) — protagonist
• Blair Collet (played by Peter Stormare) — supporting
• Sandy Strickland (played by Clea DuVall) — supporting
• Chief Lewellyn Brainard (played by James Rebhorn) — supporting
• Alexandra Fredericks (played by Amy Carlson) — supporting
• Jorge Ruiz (played by Yul Vazquez) — supporting
• Crystal (played by Samantha MacIvor) — supporting
• Michael C. (played by Don Harvey) — supporting
• Neighbor (played by Debbie Harry) — supporting

  Makes a cameo appearance in the film.

Key Relationships

• Carl Uffner → Sandy Strickland (Professional Work Relationship)
• Stan Aubray → Neighbor (Social Acquaintance)
• Stan Aubray → Crystal (Narrative Witness)
• Stan Aubray → Michael C. (Narrative Informant)
• Stan Aubray → Jorge Ruiz (Conflict Person Of Interest)
• Stan Aubray → Alexandra Fredericks (Romantic Interest)
• Stan Aubray → Sandy Strickland (Professional Assistant)
• Stan Aubray → Blair Collet (Professional Consultant)
• Stan Aubray → Carl Uffner (Alliance Detective Partner)
• Stan Aubray → Chief Lewellyn Brainard (Professional Supervisor)

Story Analysis

Psychological thriller about a detective investigating murders connected through anamorphic art

Plot Progression

1. The Echoes of Crime
2. Unraveling Anamorphosis
3. Personal Stakes Rise
4. The Final Perspective