Lee Chandler in Manchester by the Sea

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Lee Chandler in "Manchester by the Sea" is a withdrawn, grief-stricken handyman forced to confront his traumatic past when he becomes the guardian of his teenage nephew.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
film character
appearsIn Manchester by the Sea
appointedAs legal guardian of his nephew
attempts suicide after police questioning
backstoryEvent accidentally caused house fire that killed his children
backstoryEventLocation Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
cannot emotionally live in Manchester-by-the-Sea
characterArc partial acceptance of his limitations
creator Kenneth Lonergan
decision arranges for Patrick to stay in Manchester while he returns to Quincy
drinks alcohol
engagesIn bar fights
experiences depression
grief
guilt
formerResidence Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
gender male
guardianOf Patrick Chandler
hasChild Chandler daughter
Chandler son
hasRelationshipWith Randi Chandler
hasRelative Patrick Chandler
surface form: "Joe Chandler"

Patrick Chandler
Randi Chandler
legalConsequence no criminal charges filed
police investigation
maritalStatus divorced
nationality American
notableScene confrontation with Randi on the street
hospital scene after suicide attempt
police station flashback revealing the fire
occupation handyman
janitor
parentOf Chandler children
personalityTrait introverted
self-punishing
withdrawn
portrayedBy Casey Affleck
residence Quincy, Massachusetts NERFINISHED
smokes cigarettes
strugglesWith responsibility of guardianship
returning to Manchester-by-the-Sea
themeAssociation family responsibility
grief
inability to move on
trauma

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Casey Affleck notableRole Lee Chandler in Manchester by the Sea
Casey portrayedCharacter Lee Chandler in Manchester by the Sea
subject surface form: "Casey Affleck"