Character Relationship Map: John Wick

Characters

• John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves) — protagonist

  Legendary retired hitman seeking vengeance after his dog is killed, known as the Baba Yaga.

• Viggo Tarasov (played by Michael Nyqvist) — protagonist

  Russian crime lord and former employer of John Wick.

• Iosef Tarasov (played by Alfie Allen) — supporting

  Reckless son of Viggo who triggers John's rampage.

• Marcus (played by Willem Dafoe) — supporting

  Veteran assassin and former mentor to John Wick.

• Aurelio (played by John Leguizamo) — supporting

  Respected chop shop owner who maintains underworld connections.

• Winston (played by Ian McShane) — minor

  Sophisticated manager of the New York Continental and John's strategic ally.

• Ms. Perkins (played by Adrianne Palicki) — supporting

  Ruthless assassin who breaks Continental rules.

• Helen (played by Bridget Moynahan) — supporting

  John's late wife.

• Kirill (played by Daniel Bernhardt) — supporting

  Viggo's top enforcer and John's rival.

• Harry (played by Clarke Peters) — cameo

  Veteran assassin.

Key Relationships

• Winston → Viggo Tarasov (Social Underworld Peer)
• Iosef Tarasov → Kirill (Alliance Protector)
• Viggo Tarasov → Kirill (Power Boss)
• Aurelio → Iosef Tarasov (Conflict Refuser)
• Aurelio → John Wick (Social Informant)
• Winston → Ms. Perkins (Power Judge)
• Viggo Tarasov → Marcus (Professional Employer)
• Viggo Tarasov → Ms. Perkins (Professional Employer)
• John Wick → Harry (Professional Employer)
• Ms. Perkins → Harry (Conflict Killer)
• John Wick → Ms. Perkins (Conflict Target)
• John Wick → Kirill (Conflict Rival)
• John Wick → Winston (Social Old Friend)
• John Wick → Marcus (Professional Former Mentor)
• John Wick → Viggo Tarasov (Professional Former Employer)

Story Analysis

A retired assassin seeks vengeance after criminals destroy his last connection to his late wife.

Plot Progression

1. Grief and Violation
2. Descent into Vengeance
3. Betrayal and Bloodshed
4. Harbor Reckoning