Ned Rawley (played by Gene Hackman) is a protagonist in Misunderstood.
American shipowner in Tunisia and father of Miles and Andrew. After his wife's death, he hides the tragedy from Miles by lying about an extended trip, while remaining emotionally cold and distant toward Andrew. He struggles to express his feelings and focuses heavily on his youngest son, until a shared accident forces them to reconnect. Andrew (played by Henry Thomas) is a protagonist in Misunderstood.
The older son who is informed about his mother's death. He suffers from a lack of paternal affection, enduring a harsh upbringing and his father's emotional neglect. His actions lead to an accident that ultimately serves as a catalyst for him and his father to finally bond. Miles (played by Huckleberry Fox) appears in Misunderstood.
The youngest son who is kept unaware of his mother's death abroad. His father shields him from the tragedy with a lie about a trip, and he is primarily cared for by a newly arrived housekeeper.
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Characters
Ned Rawley
(played by Gene Hackman) — protagonist
American shipowner in Tunisia and father of Miles and Andrew. After his wife's death, he hides the tragedy from Miles by lying about an extended trip, while remaining emotionally cold and distant towa...
Andrew
(played by Henry Thomas) — protagonist
The older son who is informed about his mother's death. He suffers from a lack of paternal affection, enduring a harsh upbringing and his father's emotional neglect. His actions lead to an accident th...
Miles
(played by Huckleberry Fox) — supporting
The youngest son who is kept unaware of his mother's death abroad. His father shields him from the tragedy with a lie about a trip, and he is primarily cared for by a newly arrived housekeeper.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Andrew → Miles
(Family Brother)
The plot identifies Andrew and Miles as Ned's two sons living together in the family villa.
Ned Rawley → Andrew
(Family Father)
Ned Rawley is described as Andrew's father and raises him in the Tunisian villa.
Ned Rawley → Miles
(Family Father)
Ned lives with his two sons, Miles and Andrew, and focuses much of his attention on Miles.
Story Analysis
A grieving father hides the truth and withholds affection, while an accident finally opens a path toward reconciliation with his older son.
