Alex is a shy university student who has loved Sandra since childhood and secretly drawn her for years. Seeking help to overcome his anxiety, he becomes Antoine’s reluctant pupil, follows his unusual lessons, and eventually discovers that his feelings for Sandra are not what he believed. He later begins a relationship with Elie.
Central protagonist bridging both narratives. In the 2015 framing story, Sam disguises as Santa with friend Khalid for a heist but abandons theft after a heartfelt confession to his girlfriend, mirroring Aladdin's journey. In the 2018 sequel, Prince Aladdin feels unfulfilled in palace life, flees after Shah Zaman seizes Baghdad, and embarks on a global quest to recover his genie, defeat enemies, and overcome the princess's doubts to reclaim his kingdom and love.
Background character with no speaking lines.
Young convict forced to work at a retirement home, forms deep bonds with elderly residents.
Chaotic French teacher kidnapped to teach British royalty, known for extreme laziness and academic incompetence.
Young convict forced to work in a retirement home, leads escape plans and adapts to new life in southern France.
A college senior lacking self-confidence who joins his friends on a risky trip to Amsterdam to win over his crush, ultimately forced to step up and become a hero.
The central figure, Léo wants to escape being treated as a victim after the industrial disaster. He participates in the bank robbery, organizes the team for a later operation, protects his family, and argues that one final robbery is necessary.
A popular French YouTuber famous for a viral llama video. He is deeply obsessed with maintaining his online fame and initially struggles to balance his digital persona with his real-life relationships.
A man struggling with a destructive addiction to seduction since childhood. His addiction has damaged his relationships and professional life, and he requires constant supervision while trying to maintain professional behavior.
Main protagonist, a teenager dreaming of the American Dream. Fails his baccalaureate, gets dumped, but finds a contest ticket. Travels to Belgium with his father and friends to compete in a game show, ultimately winning the trip to the US.
Gaël is the central male protagonist, rushing home to a New Year's Eve party before becoming trapped in an elevator with Hannah. Initially talkative, impatient, and insulting toward an elderly resident, he gradually reveals his troubled childhood, confronts Prune's apparent betrayal, and develops a vulnerable romantic connection with Hannah.
Kev Adams has 96 screen credits in a career dating back to 2000. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Maison de Retraite - Saga with 2 titles. Signature works include Mask Singer, The Desert Child, La Maison de nos rêves. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 6 universes
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