Character Relationship Map: Stronger

Characters

• Jeff Bauman (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) — protagonist

  Boston native working at a Costco deli who loses both legs above the knee in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Initially struggles with PTSD, fame, alcoholism, and fear of commitment. After hitting ro...

• Erin Hurley (played by Tatiana Maslany) — protagonist

  Jeff's ex-girlfriend who rekindles their relationship and runs the marathon to raise hospital funds. She objects to Patty's media exploitation of Jeff and moves in to support him. After discovering he...

• Patty Bauman (played by Miranda Richardson) — supporting

  Jeff's alcoholic mother who heavily involves him in media interviews and publicity events post-attack. Initially well-intentioned, she enables his laziness and drinking while neglecting his mental hea...

• Sully (played by Richard Lane Jr.) — supporting
• Gail Hurley (played by Frankie Shaw) — supporting
• Big D (played by Nate Richman) — supporting
• Bill Hurley (played by Sean McGuirk) — minor
• Aunt Jenn (played by Patty O'Neil) — supporting
• Federal Agent (played by Jaime FitzSimons) — minor
• Security Guard (played by Johnny Hickey) — minor
• Lori Hurley (played by Karen Scalia) — minor
• Carlos Arredondo (played by Carlos Sanz) — minor
• Jill Hurley (played by Michelle Forziati) — minor
• Michele Kerr (played by Judith McIntyre) — minor
• Uncle Bob (played by Lenny Clarke) — supporting
• Dr. Jeffrey Kalish (played by Dr. Jeffrey Kalish) — minor
• Maya (played by Cassandra Cato Louis) — minor
• Agent Morrell (played by Rena Maliszewski) — minor
• Jeff Bauman Sr (played by Clancy Brown) — supporting
• Aunt Karen (played by Kate Fitzgerald) — supporting

Story Analysis

A survivor's journey from catastrophic loss through self-destruction to hard-won recovery and renewed connection.

Plot Progression

1. Pre-Marathon Normalcy
2. Aftermath & Public Scrutiny
3. Descent & Breaking Point
4. Recovery & Reconciliation