Character Relationships in Three

Hanna (played by Sophie Rois) is a protagonist in Three. Long-term partner of Simon whose relationship has grown routine. She begins an affair with Adam, which revitalizes her passion and leads to a pregnancy with twins. After separating and staying in England, she reunites with Simon and ultimately joins him and Adam in a happy polyamorous arrangement. Simon (played by Sebastian Schipper) is a protagonist in Three. Long-term partner of Hanna, diagnosed with testicular cancer following his mother's suicide. He discovers a past biological child and starts an affair with Adam. After proposing to Hanna and learning of her pregnancy, he reconciles with her. The film concludes with him embracing a shared life with both women. Adam (played by Devid Striesow) appears in Three. A man who independently dates both Hanna and Simon without realizing they are a couple. He develops deep feelings for both women. Their paths cross at a gallery exhibition, leading to a surprising but joyful resolution where all three choose to cohabitate in a polyamorous relationship.

Character Relationship Map: Three

Three (2010) Poster

Three (2010) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

A long-term couple's relationship is revitalized through parallel affairs with a third man, ultimately leading to a polyamorous resolution.

Plot Progression

  1. The Weight of Routine
  2. Secrets and Parallel Passions
  3. Convergence and Separation
  4. Triangular Harmony

Directed by Tom Tykwer

Three (2010) · 6.1/10 · comedy, drama, romance