Chase (played by Matthew Montgomery) is a protagonist in Redwoods.
Chase is a writer visiting the Humboldt redwood region who becomes lost while seeking a bed-and-breakfast. After Everett Forster gives him directions, Chase explores the trees with him, shares his history of isolation and writing ambitions, meets Billy kindly, and forms an intimate bond with Everett before their unresolved farewell. Billy (played by Caleb Dorfman) appears in Redwoods.
Billy is part of Everett Forster’s household and travels with him toward the redwood region. Billy meets Chase and responds comfortably to him, while Everett remains responsible for Billy’s care. After returning home, Billy becomes distressed, and Everett comforts him while promising to come back after leaving for a while. Everett Forster (played by Brendan Bradley) appears in Redwoods.
Everett Forster is an accountant who works from home to care for Billy while maintaining a long-term relationship with Billy’s other parent. He helps Chase find his way, guides him through the redwoods, photographs him, and develops an attraction and emotional connection that conflict with his domestic responsibilities and existing love.
Redwoods (2009) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Chase
(played by Matthew Montgomery) — protagonist
Chase is a writer visiting the Humboldt redwood region who becomes lost while seeking a bed-and-breakfast. After Everett Forster gives him directions, Chase explores the trees with him, shares his his...
Billy
(played by Caleb Dorfman) — supporting
Billy is part of Everett Forster’s household and travels with him toward the redwood region. Billy meets Chase and responds comfortably to him, while Everett remains responsible for Billy’s care. Afte...
Everett Forster
(played by Brendan Bradley) — supporting
Everett Forster is an accountant who works from home to care for Billy while maintaining a long-term relationship with Billy’s other parent. He helps Chase find his way, guides him through the redwood...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Everett Forster → Billy
(Family Caregiver)
Everett works from home so he can care for Billy. After returning home, he comforts Billy when the child becomes distressed.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Chase → Billy
(Social Friendly Acquaintance)
Chase meets Billy and is described as kind and comfortable with him.
Chase → Everett Forster
(Alliance Guide And Traveler)
Everett helps Chase with directions after Chase becomes lost, then guides him through the redwoods.
Story Analysis
A chance connection forces Chase and Everett to weigh emotional possibility against family responsibility and an established life.
Plot Progression
Domestic Burdens Before Departure
A Stranger In Humboldt
Stories Beneath The Trees
Love Against Responsibility
The Place They Leave Behind
Directed by David Lewis
Redwoods (2009) · 5.5/10 · drama, romance
Content sources
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(Q4413213), public domain (CC0).
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