Character Relationship Map: Stoned

Characters

• Brian Jones (played by Leo Gregory) — protagonist

  The protagonist and former lead guitarist of The Rolling Stones. Depicted struggling with severe alcohol and drug abuse, leading to his isolation from the band. The film explores the mysterious circum...

• Frank Thorogood (played by Paddy Considine) — protagonist

  A builder contracted to renovate Cotchford Farm. Central to the film's controversial narrative premise suggesting he was responsible for Jones's death.

• Tom Keylock (played by David Morrissey) — supporting

  Jones's long-time chauffeur and personal minder. Plays a crucial supportive role in Jones's final days and is recognized by Jones's spirit for his dedication.

• Keith Richards (played by Ben Whishaw) — supporting

  Guitarist and founding member of The Rolling Stones. Represents the band's perspective as Jones's behavior leads to their growing estrangement.

• Anna Wohlin (played by Tuva Novotny) — supporting

  A companion in Jones's life. Featured among his significant personal relationships during his period of decline and isolation.

• Stones' Receptionist (played by Anna Madeley) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Brian Jones → Anna Wohlin (Romantic Companion) — Anna is among Brian's significant personal relationships and is with him shortly before he is found dead.

  Anna is described as a companion in Brian's life and is present with him and Frank during the late-night swim at Brian's home.

• Tom Keylock → Frank Thorogood (Professional Payment Intermediary) — Tom acts as an intermediary in the unresolved wage dispute between Frank and the band.

  Tom first reassures Frank that he will be paid, then delivers a final settlement on behalf of The Rolling Stones. Frank refuses the amount and dispute...

• Brian Jones → Frank Thorogood (Professional Client And Builder In Conflict) — Their working relationship deteriorates over the payment dispute and Brian's wish to end the renovation.

  Frank works on Brian's home, while their dispute concerns the unfinished job, money owed, and Brian's statement that he needs peace and does not want...

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Brian Jones → Stones' Receptionist (Unknown Caller) — The plot establishes Brian's call to arrange a performance but does not identify the person who answers.

  Brian makes a phone call arranging a performance and introduces himself as Mr. Jones; the role list includes the Stones' Receptionist, though the plot...

• Brian Jones → Tom Keylock (Alliance Supportive Personal Associate) — Tom's established support role connects him to Brian during the period leading up to Brian's death.

  Tom is described as Brian's long-time chauffeur and personal minder, and the plot places him in the events surrounding Brian's final days.

• Brian Jones → Keith Richards (Social Friendship Strained By Jealousy) — Their friendship is strained as Brian's jealousy and pressure on Keith contribute to fear and division.

  The plot describes Brian's friendship with Keith becoming entangled with jealousy and Brian's desire to treat relationships as a personal experiment.

Story Analysis

The story follows Brian Jones's decline, the fractures around him, and the unresolved tensions surrounding his death.

Plot Progression

1. A Star in Decline — Brian arranges a performance and sings before the story traces the band's rise. His fame, substance use, and erratic behavior increasingly strain his relationships.
2. Friendship Under Pressure — Jealousy entangles Brian's friendship with Keith. Brian's pressure on others to take part in unwanted sexual situations turns his experiment frightening and divisive.
3. The Unfinished Renovation — Frank's work at Brian's home becomes a dispute over alleged missing money and unpaid wages. Brian says he wants the work stopped and needs peace and space.
4. A Settlement Rejected — Tom delivers a final payment on behalf of the band, but Frank refuses it and says thousands remain unpaid. The disagreement is not resolved before the events at the pool.
5. Death and Uncertainty — Brian swims at night with Anna and Frank and is soon found dead in the pool. The cause is reported as unknown, while the wage dispute remains unresolved in the conversations shown.