Joe Albany (played by John Hawkes) is a protagonist in Low Down.
A gifted jazz pianist and Amy’s father whose life is shaped by music, addiction recovery, parole restrictions, and financial instability. He struggles with treatment, feels trapped by his circumstances, and dreams of leaving for Europe to play jazz. Despite his frustration and insecurity, he remains affectionate toward Amy and hopes to build a better life. Amy Albany (played by Elle Fanning) appears in Low Down.
Joe Albany’s devoted daughter and the story’s observant emotional center. She visits Joe during treatment, tries to help with his parole situation, and defends Cole when others misunderstand his seizure. She loves her father but becomes frightened and hurt by his plan to leave for Europe without her. Gram (played by Glenn Close) appears in Low Down.
A supportive presence who spends time with Joe, Hobbs, and Cole discussing jazz and the spiritual power of great musicians. Gram also reassures Amy during the crisis surrounding Cole’s medical evaluation. Hobbs (played by Flea) appears in Low Down.
A companion who works through musical ideas with Joe and later joins Joe, Gram, and Cole in conversations about jazz and Charlie Parker. Cole (played by Caleb Landry Jones) appears in Low Down.
A troubled young man whose seizure becomes a major crisis. After discarding his medication, he is misunderstood by others and taken for medical and psychiatric evaluation, leaving the family shaken.
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Characters
Joe Albany
(played by John Hawkes) — protagonist
A gifted jazz pianist and Amy’s father whose life is shaped by music, addiction recovery, parole restrictions, and financial instability. He struggles with treatment, feels trapped by his circumstance...
Amy Albany
(played by Elle Fanning) — supporting
Joe Albany’s devoted daughter and the story’s observant emotional center. She visits Joe during treatment, tries to help with his parole situation, and defends Cole when others misunderstand his seizu...
Gram
(played by Glenn Close) — supporting
A supportive presence who spends time with Joe, Hobbs, and Cole discussing jazz and the spiritual power of great musicians. Gram also reassures Amy during the crisis surrounding Cole’s medical evaluat...
Hobbs
(played by Flea) — supporting
A companion who works through musical ideas with Joe and later joins Joe, Gram, and Cole in conversations about jazz and Charlie Parker.
Cole
(played by Caleb Landry Jones) — supporting
A troubled young man whose seizure becomes a major crisis. After discarding his medication, he is misunderstood by others and taken for medical and psychiatric evaluation, leaving the family shaken.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Joe Albany → Hobbs
(Professional Musical Collaborator)
Joe is shown working through musical ideas with Hobbs and later spending time with him discussing jazz.
Joe Albany → Amy Albany
(Family Father)
Amy Albany introduces Joe Albany as her father, and the story repeatedly presents their parent-child relationship.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Amy Albany → Cole
(Alliance Advocate)
Amy tries to defend Cole when others misunderstand his seizure after he discards his medication.
Joe Albany → Cole
(Social Companion)
Joe spends time with Cole, Gram, and Hobbs discussing jazz and the significance of great musicians.
Gram → Amy Albany
(Alliance Emotional Supporter)
After Cole is taken for evaluation, Gram reassures Amy while the family is shaken.
Joe Albany → Gram
(Social Companion)
Joe later spends time with Gram while discussing jazz, Charlie Parker, and the spiritual power of great musicians.
Story Analysis
A father and daughter struggle with music, recovery, parole, separation, and a sudden family medical crisis.
Plot Progression
Rhythm Before Consequences
Parole Tightens Its Grip
A Dangerous Escape Plan
Promises And Separation
The Family Shaken
Directed by Jeff Preiss
Low Down (2014) · 5.5/10 · drama, music
Content sources
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(Q17079909), public domain (CC0).
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