Character Relationship Map: Palindromes

Characters

• Joyce Victor (played by Ellen Barkin) — protagonist
• Joe / Earl / Bob (played by Stephen Adly Guirgis) — protagonist
• 'Mama Sunshine' Aviva (played by Sharon Wilkins) — supporting
• Steve Victor (played by Richard Masur) — supporting
• Peter Paul (played by Alexander Brickel) — supporting
• 'Dawn' Aviva (played by Emani Sledge) — supporting
• Gwyneth's Mom (played by Andrea Demosthenes) — minor
• 'Henrietta' Aviva (played by Rachel Corr) — minor
• 'Henry' Aviva (played by Hannah Freiman) — minor
• Jiminy (played by Tyler Maynard) — minor
• Christian Narrator (voice) (played by Maggie Moore) — minor
• Mrs. Wiener (played by Angela Pietropinto) — minor
• Mark Wiener (played by Matthew Faber) — minor
• Mr. Wiener (played by Bill Buell) — minor
• 'Bob' Aviva (played by Shayna Levine) — minor
• Dr. Dan (played by Richard Riehle) — minor
• 'Mark' Aviva (played by Jennifer Jason Leigh) — supporting
• Second Judah (played by John Gemberling) — supporting
• Mama Sunshine (played by Debra Monk) — supporting
• 'Huckleberry' Aviva (played by Will Denton) — supporting

Story Analysis

A nonlinear exploration of fate, trauma, and cyclical relationships through interconnected lives.

Plot Progression

1. The Roadside Encounter
2. Shadows of the Sunshine Home
3. The Assassination and Fall
4. Echoes of the Past