May (played by Susan Dey) is a protagonist in Echo Park.
A single mother residing in Echo Park, Los Angeles, who aspires to become an actress. She rents a spare room to Jonathan and later takes a job delivering 'strip-o-grams' to pursue her career. Jonathan (played by Tom Hulce) is a protagonist in Echo Park.
A pizza delivery boy who becomes smitten with May and rents a spare room in her apartment. He babysits her son while she pursues career opportunities and grows concerned about her dynamic with August. August (played by Michael Bowen) appears in Echo Park.
A bodybuilder and next-door neighbor who idolizes Arnold Schwarzenegger, striving to become a worthy successor to his hero. He attempts to meet Arnold at a reception at the Austrian embassy. Henry (played by Christopher Walker) appears in Echo Park.
May's young son who stays at home while his mother pursues acting opportunities. He is entertained and cared for by Jonathan. August's Father (played by Heinrich Schweiger) appears in Echo Park.
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Characters
May
(played by Susan Dey) — protagonist
A single mother residing in Echo Park, Los Angeles, who aspires to become an actress. She rents a spare room to Jonathan and later takes a job delivering 'strip-o-grams' to pursue her career.
Jonathan
(played by Tom Hulce) — protagonist
A pizza delivery boy who becomes smitten with May and rents a spare room in her apartment. He babysits her son while she pursues career opportunities and grows concerned about her dynamic with August.
August
(played by Michael Bowen) — supporting
A bodybuilder and next-door neighbor who idolizes Arnold Schwarzenegger, striving to become a worthy successor to his hero. He attempts to meet Arnold at a reception at the Austrian embassy.
Henry
(played by Christopher Walker) — supporting
May's young son who stays at home while his mother pursues acting opportunities. He is entertained and cared for by Jonathan.
August's Father
(played by Heinrich Schweiger) — supporting
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Key Relationships
August's Father → August
(father)
Jonathan → August
(Social Concerned Neighbor)
May → August
(Social Neighbor)
Jonathan → Henry
(Professional Babysitter)
Jonathan → May
(Professional Tenant)
May → Henry
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
Intersecting dreams and neighborhood tensions shape personal and professional choices in Los Angeles.
