Iosef Tarasov
The deceased nephew whose death fueled Abram Tarasov's grief.
Iosef Tarasov is the nephew of Abram Tarasov and the son of Viggo Tarasov, both of whom were killed by John Wick in the events of the first film.
Lore & Background
Abram is 'highly strung following the recent deaths of his nephew Iosef and brother Viggo at John's hands.' This indicates that Iosef was killed by John Wick prior to the events of John Wick: Chapter 2.
Reader's Guide
Iosef Tarasov is a deceased character solely as a motivating factor for Abram Tarasov. Abram is 'highly strung following the recent deaths of his nephew Iosef and brother Viggo at John's hands.' This makes Iosef a key part of the backstory that drives Abram's actions in the opening sequence of John Wick: Chapter 2.
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