Character Relationship Map: Singles

Characters

• Janet Livermore (played by Bridget Fonda) — protagonist

  Coffee-bar waitress who is infatuated with Cliff Poncier.

• Steve Dunne (played by Campbell Scott) — protagonist

  One half of a couple struggling with relationship commitment and wavering on their future together.

• Linda Powell (played by Kyra Sedgwick) — supporting

  Partner in a rocky relationship, wavering on whether to fully commit to Steve Dunne.

• Cliff Poncier (played by Matt Dillon) — supporting

  Aspiring and somewhat detached musician in the fictional grunge band Citizen Dick, who catches Janet's attention.

• Debbie Hunt (played by Sheila Kelley) — supporting

  A single woman navigating the local dating scene in search of the right partner.

Key Relationships

• Cliff Poncier → Steve Dunne (Social Apartment Neighbor)
• Cliff Poncier → Linda Powell (Social Apartment Neighbor)
• Janet Livermore → Steve Dunne (Social Apartment Neighbor)
• Janet Livermore → Linda Powell (Social Apartment Neighbor)
• Debbie Hunt → Linda Powell (Social Confidante)
• Debbie Hunt → Cliff Poncier (Social Confidante)
• Debbie Hunt → Steve Dunne (Social Confidante)
• Debbie Hunt → Janet Livermore (Social Confidante)
• Linda Powell → Steve Dunne (Romantic Wavering Partner)
• Janet Livermore → Cliff Poncier (Romantic Fawning Admirer)

Story Analysis

An ensemble romantic comedy exploring young adult relationships in 1990s Seattle.

Plot Progression

1. Seattle Grunge Dawn
2. Apartment Block Dynamics
3. Romantic Crossroads
4. Seattle Love Resolutions