Character Relationship Map: Being 17

Characters

• Dr. Marianne Delille (played by Sandrine Kiberlain) — protagonist

  Damien's mother and a practicing physician who provides emotional support to both her son and Thomas. She offers Thomas shelter during his mother's hospitalization and shows sympathy regarding Damien'...

• Damien Delille (played by Kacey Mottet Klein) — protagonist

  A sensitive seventeen-year-old student navigating early sexuality and social isolation. He endures bullying from Thomas but remains persistent in confessing his feelings. Following his father's death,...

• Thomas Chardoul (played by Corentin Fila) — supporting

  A reserved, biracial teenager adopted by farmers, struggling with family anxieties and a long school commute. Initially hostile toward Damien, their cohabitation transforms conflict into deep emotiona...

• Nathan Delille (played by Alexis Loret) — supporting

  A military pilot and devoted father serving abroad. His brief leave brings warmth and hospitality to the household. His sudden death in a mission shatters his family, triggering Marianne's depression...

• Prof d'histoire géographie 1 (played by Nicole Ellkésir) — supporting
• Jacques Chardoul (played by Jean Fornerod) — supporting

  Thomas's adoptive father and a local farmer. Though not directly featured in active scenes, he and his wife establish the rural family dynamic and underlying tensions regarding Christine's pregnancy t...

• Elève cours de français (played by Candice Rousseau) — minor
• Le colonel (played by Elian Bannoura) — minor
• Le surveillant (played by Julien Pichon) — minor
• La prof de chimie (played by Vanessa Duran) — minor
• La prof d'espagnol (played by Christelle Ripa) — minor
• Le prof de sport (played by Gérard Labelle) — minor
• Prof d'histoire géographie 2 (played by Didier Hougarou) — minor
• Marc (played by Édouard Lamoitier) — minor
• L'assistante sociale (played by Tamara De Leener) — minor
• Christine Chardoul (played by Mama Prassinos) — supporting

  Thomas's mother, a farmer hospitalized for a pulmonary infection during pregnancy. Her condition prompts Marianne's intervention and Thomas's temporary stay with the Delilles. Her impending birth crea...

• Elève cours de français (played by Morgane Sachot) — minor
• Paulo (played by Jean Corso) — supporting

  An ex-military family friend who teaches Damien self-defense. He acts as a protective mentor, equipping Damien with practical skills to navigate the physical altercations and bullying he experiences f...

• Le proviseur (played by Rémi Garcia) — supporting
• La prof de français (played by Maïté Arraiza) — supporting

Story Analysis

Coming of age story about two teenage boys whose initial hostility develops into love amid family conflicts

Plot Progression

1. Hostile Beginnings
2. Hidden Connections
3. Violent Escalation
4. Awakening Feelings
5. Facing the World