Character Relationship Map: The Arrival

Characters

• Zane Zaminski (played by Charlie Sheen) — protagonist

  Radio astronomer turned satellite installer, uncovers alien conspiracy.

• Ilana Green (played by Lindsay Crouse) — protagonist

  Climatologist investigating global warming linked to aliens.

• Calvin (played by Richard Schiff) — supporting

  Zane's colleague at SETI, murdered by aliens.

• Gordian (played by Ron Silver) — supporting

  Zane's supervisor who covers up the alien signal.

• Char (played by Teri Polo) — supporting

  Zane's girlfriend, struggles with his obsession.

• Mrs. Roosevelt (played by Phyllis Applegate) — supporting

  Character interacting with protagonists.

• Kiki (played by Tony T. Johnson) — supporting

  Young neighbor assisting Zane with his telescope.

• DOD #2 (played by Buddy Joe Hooker) — supporting

  Department of Defense agent.

• DOD #1 (played by Leon Rippy) — supporting

  Department of Defense agent.

• N.C.A.R. Woman (played by Catalina Botello) — cameo

  Researcher at NCAR.

Key Relationships

• Zane Zaminski → Gordian (conflict)
• Zane Zaminski → Calvin (professional)
• Zane Zaminski → Char (romantic)
• Zane Zaminski → Ilana Green (alliance)
• Zane Zaminski → DOD #2 (conflict)
• Zane Zaminski → DOD #1 (conflict)
• Zane Zaminski → Kiki (social)
• Ilana Green → N.C.A.R. Woman (professional)
• Calvin → Char (Social Acquaintance)
• Kiki → Ilana Green (Conflict Deceptive Betrayer)
• Gordian → Char (Conflict Target Of Sabotage)
• Ilana Green → Calvin (Professional Fellow Scientist)
• Char → Kiki (Alliance Co-Conspirator)
• Kiki → Gordian (Power Subordinate Agent)
• Calvin → Gordian (Conflict Victim Of Cover-up)

Story Analysis

A radio astronomer uncovers an alien conspiracy to terraform Earth by artificially raising global temperatures.

Plot Progression

1. Signal Suppression
2. Mexican Investigation
3. Assassination & Revelation
4. Telescope Sabotage
5. Final Broadcast