Character Relationship Map: 57 Seconds

Characters

• Franklin Fox (played by Josh Hutcherson) — protagonist

  A tech blogger driven to expose pharmaceutical corruption after his twin sister dies from a drug made by Sig Thorensen's company. He saves Anton Burrell, discovers a ring that rewinds time by 57 secon...

• Anton Burrell (played by Morgan Freeman) — protagonist

  A visionary tech mogul unveiling the neuro-technology wrist device Tri-Band 5. He is saved from an assassination attempt by Franklin and inadvertently gives him the time-travel ring. Later, he offers...

• Jala (played by Lovie Simone) — supporting

  Franklin's colleague who shares a romantic relationship with him. Franklin initially uses the time-travel ring to advance their personal relationship before refocusing on his anti-corporate mission.

• Susan Miller (played by Mary Drew Ahrens) — minor
• Andy (played by Mark Jacobson) — supporting

  Franklin's friend who assists him in gathering and disseminating the incriminating evidence of Thorenson's crimes to the media, playing a key role in the public exposure.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Franklin Fox → Jala (Romantic Partner) — Franklin pursues a romantic relationship with Jala while experimenting with the ring.

  The plot states that Franklin uses the ring to pursue a romantic relationship with his colleague Jala.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Franklin Fox → Susan Miller (Narrative Investigative Connection) — Susan's death becomes part of the evidence Franklin uncovers against the company.

  Franklin uncovers evidence concerning the company's involvement in the death of employee Susan Miller.

• Franklin Fox → Andy (Alliance Friends And Allies) — Andy supports Franklin's effort to expose the company's wrongdoing.

  The plot identifies Andy as Franklin's friend and says Andy helps him gather and disseminate evidence to the media.

• Franklin Fox → Anton Burrell (Alliance Rescuer And Beneficiary) — Their connection develops from Franklin saving Burrell to Burrell offering him a research position.

  Franklin intervenes during an armed attack at Burrell's presentation and saves his life. Burrell later invites Franklin to join his research team.

Story Analysis

A tech blogger discovers a ring that rewinds time and uses it to expose pharmaceutical wrongdoing before rejecting the power for ethical reasons.

Plot Progression

1. A Blogger Meets a Mogul — Franklin pursues an interview with Anton Burrell while seeking to expose pharmaceutical wrongdoing. An attack at Burrell's presentation leads Franklin to discover a ring with a startling ability.
2. Power Used for Personal Gain — Franklin tests the ring's ability, using it for gambling and to pursue Jala. He then turns his attention back to exposing the company.
3. Evidence Inside the Company — Franklin infiltrates the company and uncovers evidence that it knew of Zonastin's harmful effects, along with evidence concerning Susan Miller's death. Andy helps him prepare and release the informati...
4. A Desperate Escape — After the crimes are exposed, Thorensen kidnaps Franklin and attempts to escape with him by plane. Police intervention disrupts the flight, and the plane crashes; Franklin survives while Thorensen die...
5. Rejecting the Ring's Power — Burrell offers Franklin a place on his time-travel research team. Franklin declines because of ethical concerns and the risk of addiction, then decides to destroy the ring.