Kit (played by Brie Larson) is a protagonist in Unicorn Store.
Protagonist and failed artist who moves back with her parents. She receives a mysterious letter inviting her to a magical store that sells unicorns and must fulfill specific life requirements to qualify. Her journey involves navigating a toxic workplace, confronting estranged parents, and exploring a romance with Virgil, ultimately leading to personal closure and acceptance. The Salesman (played by Samuel L. Jackson) is a protagonist in Unicorn Store.
A mysterious figure who contacts Kit with an invitation to the magical store. He outlines the requirements she must meet and later calls to inform her that her unicorn has arrived, serving as the catalyst for her transformative journey. Virgil (played by Mamoudou Athie) appears in Unicorn Store.
A hardware store employee hired by Kit to build a unicorn stable. He becomes her romantic interest as they spend time together. Despite initial confusion when the magical store disappears, he supports her emotionally, finishes the stable using her discarded art, and shares a magical moment with her at the end. Gary (played by Hamish Linklater) appears in Unicorn Store.
Kit's awkward and inappropriate boss at the PR agency. He offers her a chance to present a marketing pitch, representing the hostile work environment she must endure before ultimately losing her job.
Unicorn Store (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Kit
(played by Brie Larson) — protagonist
Protagonist and failed artist who moves back with her parents. She receives a mysterious letter inviting her to a magical store that sells unicorns and must fulfill specific life requirements to quali...
The Salesman
(played by Samuel L. Jackson) — protagonist
A mysterious figure who contacts Kit with an invitation to the magical store. He outlines the requirements she must meet and later calls to inform her that her unicorn has arrived, serving as the cata...
Virgil
(played by Mamoudou Athie) — supporting
A hardware store employee hired by Kit to build a unicorn stable. He becomes her romantic interest as they spend time together. Despite initial confusion when the magical store disappears, he supports...
Gary
(played by Hamish Linklater) — supporting
Kit's awkward and inappropriate boss at the PR agency. He offers her a chance to present a marketing pitch, representing the hostile work environment she must endure before ultimately losing her job.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Kit → Virgil
(Professional Contractor)
Kit → Gary
(Professional Subordinate)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Kit → The Salesman
(Narrative Agent)
Story Analysis
A disillusioned artist pursues a magical unicorn to heal her fractured relationships and find personal closure.
Plot Progression
The Weight of Reality
Quest for Connection
Shattered Illusions
Closure and New Beginnings
Directed by Brie Larson
Unicorn Store (2017) · 5.9/10 · comedy, drama, fantasy
