Character Relationships in Thelma

Thelma (played by Eili Harboe) is a protagonist in Thelma. Protagonist, a repressed young woman from an ultra-religious family who discovers she possesses psychokinetic powers triggered by her emotions. She overcomes past trauma, kills her abusive father, heals her paralyzed mother, and revives Anja to start a new life. Anja (played by Kaya Wilkins) is a protagonist in Thelma. Thelma's university roommate and love interest. Her presence triggers Thelma's powers, leads to Thelma accidentally vanishing her, and she is ultimately brought back to life by Thelma, becoming her girlfriend. Trond (played by Henrik Rafaelsen) appears in Thelma. Thelma's controlling and abusive father. He attempts to sedate Thelma to suppress her supernatural abilities, fearing she will suffer the same fate as her grandmother. Thelma kills him telekinetically during a boat trip. Unni (played by Ellen Dorrit Petersen) appears in Thelma. Thelma's disabled mother, rendered paraplegic after a suicide attempt following her youngest son's disappearance. She initially supports drugging Thelma but is later healed by her daughter's powers, regaining the ability to walk.

Character Relationship Map: Thelma

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Story Analysis

A repressed university student confronts inherited supernatural power, religious trauma, and forbidden desire before choosing love and self-control.

Plot Progression

  1. A Sheltered Awakening
  2. Love Turns Dangerous
  3. The Buried Family Truth
  4. Breaking The Father's Control
  5. A Power Reclaimed

Directed by Joachim Trier

Thelma (2017) · 6.8/10 · drama, mystery, thriller

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