Character Relationship Map: Abominable

Characters

• Yi (played by Chloe Bennet) — protagonist

  Teenage violinist navigating family expectations and friendship.

• Peng (played by Albert Tsai) — protagonist

  Loyal basketball fan and Yi's best friend.

• Burnish (played by Eddie Izzard) — supporting

  Wealthy businessman obsessed with capturing mythical creatures.

• Jin (played by Tenzing Norgay Trainor) — supporting

  Tech-savvy cousin with initial rivalry toward Yi.

• Everest (played by Joseph Izzo) — supporting

  Friendly escaped Yeti seeking to return home.

• Goon (voice) (played by Walt Dohrn) — minor

  Henchman enforcing Mr. Burnish's capture orders

• Dr. Zara (played by Sarah Paulson) — supporting

  Burnish's ruthless scientist tracking the Yeti.

• Nai Nai (played by Tsai Chin) — supporting

  Wise and eccentric grandmother guiding Yi.

• Yi’s Mom (played by Michelle Wong) — supporting

  Overworked mother balancing career and family life.

• Goon Leader (played by Rich Dietl) — supporting

  Head of security relentlessly pursuing the escaped yeti

• Yak Leader (played by James Hong) — supporting

  Leader of the yak caravan assisting the journey.

Key Relationships

• Burnish → Everest (conflict)
• Yi → Everest (alliance)
• Dr. Zara → Everest (conflict)
• Burnish → Dr. Zara (professional)
• Yi → Nai Nai (family)
• Yi → Peng (alliance)
• Yi → Burnish (conflict)
• Yi → Yi’s Mom (family)
• Peng → Jin (family)
• Yi → Jin (conflict)
• Everest → Yak Leader (alliance)
• Everest → Goon Leader (conflict)
• Everest → Goon (voice) (conflict)
• Dr. Zara → Goon Leader (Professional Colleague)
• Burnish → Goon Leader (Professional Employer)

Story Analysis

A journey of friendship and self-discovery as a girl helps a Yeti return to his family

Plot Progression

1. The Yeti's Escape
2. Journey Across China
3. Himalayan Confrontation
4. Family Reunion