Phil (played by Greg Kinnear) is a protagonist in Phil.
Middle-aged divorced dentist who becomes obsessed with a patient, impersonates a Greek friend named 'Spyros' to be near the widow, and ultimately finds personal redemption and reconciliation with his daughter. Alicia (played by Emily Mortimer) is a protagonist in Phil.
Grieving widow of Michael Fisk who mistakes Phil for a friend named 'Spyros', relies on him for home renovations and emotional support, and eventually processes her grief to move forward. Sam (played by Taylor Schilling) appears in Phil.
Michael's university colleague who is initially suspected of an affair but is later revealed to be a pregnant lesbian, disproving Alicia's suspicions. Michael Fisk (played by Bradley Whitford) appears in Phil.
Successful published author with a seemingly perfect life who commits suicide, triggering Phil's obsession and Alicia's grief journey. Detective Welling (played by Luke Wilson) appears in Phil.
Police detective investigating Michael's suicide who suspects Phil of stalking and peeping, serving as the legal pressure point in the narrative.
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Characters
Phil
(played by Greg Kinnear) — protagonist
Middle-aged divorced dentist who becomes obsessed with a patient, impersonates a Greek friend named 'Spyros' to be near the widow, and ultimately finds personal redemption and reconciliation with his...
Alicia
(played by Emily Mortimer) — protagonist
Grieving widow of Michael Fisk who mistakes Phil for a friend named 'Spyros', relies on him for home renovations and emotional support, and eventually processes her grief to move forward.
Sam
(played by Taylor Schilling) — supporting
Michael's university colleague who is initially suspected of an affair but is later revealed to be a pregnant lesbian, disproving Alicia's suspicions.
Michael Fisk
(played by Bradley Whitford) — supporting
Successful published author with a seemingly perfect life who commits suicide, triggering Phil's obsession and Alicia's grief journey.
Detective Welling
(played by Luke Wilson) — supporting
Police detective investigating Michael's suicide who suspects Phil of stalking and peeping, serving as the legal pressure point in the narrative.
Key Relationships
Michael Fisk → Sam
(Professional University Colleague)
Alicia → Detective Welling
(Professional Witness)
Alicia → Sam
(Conflict Suspected Mistress)
Alicia → Michael Fisk
(Family Widow)
Phil → Sam
(Conflict Suspected Lover)
Phil → Detective Welling
(Conflict Suspect)
Phil → Alicia
(Social Impersonator)
Phil → Michael Fisk
(Professional Dentist)
Story Analysis
A depressed dentist's obsession with a deceased patient leads to deception, crisis, and eventual personal redemption.
