Character Relationship Map: Doppelganger

Characters

• Holly Gooding (played by Drew Barrymore) — protagonist

  Protagonist who moves to Los Angeles after being implicated in a murder and is relentlessly pursued by a seemingly evil doppelganger.

• Patrick Highsmith (played by George Newbern) — protagonist

  A writer and landlord who becomes romantically involved with Holly Gooding while secretly investigating her troubled past.

• Elizabeth (played by Leslie Hope) — supporting

  Patrick's writing partner and ex-girlfriend who assists him in investigating Holly Gooding's suspicious circumstances.

Key Relationships

• Holly Gooding → Holly Gooding (Meta Doppelganger)
• Holly Gooding → Elizabeth (Alliance Investigative Ally)
• Patrick Highsmith → Elizabeth (Professional Writing Partner)
• Holly Gooding → Patrick Highsmith (Romantic Lover)

Story Analysis

A psychological thriller exploring identity fragmentation, manipulation, and the blurred line between reality and nightmare.

Plot Progression

1. Arrival and Suspicion
2. Uncovering the Past
3. The Doppelganger Scheme
4. Transformation and Revelation