Character Relationship Map: Penny

Characters

• Frank (played by Lance Barber) — protagonist

  The protagonist and expert plumber tasked with restoring the aging city fountain. His professional mission evolves into a personal journey exploring craftsmanship, community impact, and the transforma...

• Young Frank (played by Kyle Bode) — protagonist

  The younger version of the protagonist featured in flashback sequences, establishing the origins of his plumbing passion and early ties to the city fountain.

• Kathy (played by Cynthia Boris) — supporting

  Frank's partner and emotional anchor, who actively supports his restoration efforts and embodies the community's hope for the fountain's revival.

• Victor (played by Michael Patrick McGill) — supporting

  A city official or project stakeholder initially focused on logistical and budgetary constraints, whose perspective gradually shifts as the fountain's renewed community value becomes evident.

• Mike (played by Jason Narvy) — supporting

  A fellow tradesman or crew member who assists Frank on-site, providing practical labor and camaraderie during the demanding physical restoration work.

• Henderson (played by Jeffery Simon) — supporting

  A local administrator or council member whose decisions directly impact the fountain's maintenance status, serving as a realistic bureaucratic hurdle Frank must navigate.

• Lamarche (played by Don Stark) — minor

  An elderly resident or city historian who provides historical context about the fountain and offers quiet wisdom that complements Frank's practical expertise.

• Sergio (played by Reginald VelJohnson) — minor

  A grounded, mentor-like community figure who embodies the film's central theme of faith, helping Frank understand how a simple gesture or object like a penny can inspire meaningful change.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Kathy → Victor (Professional Colleague)
• Frank → Victor (Professional City Official)
• Frank → Kathy (Family Spouse)
• Frank → Young Frank (Temporal Past Self)

Story Dynamics

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

• Victor → Henderson (Conflict Rival Official)
• Kathy → Mike (Social Friend)
• Frank → Lamarche (Social Community Member)
• Frank → Sergio (Narrative Mentor)
• Frank → Mike (Alliance Teammate)
• Frank → Henderson (Conflict Opposing Official)

Story Analysis

An expert plumber attempts to save an aging city fountain, while faith gives a single penny the power to fulfill an unlikely wish.

Plot Progression

1. The Fountain Needs Saving
2. A Plumber Takes The Quest
3. Faith In A Small Coin
4. An Unlikely Wish