Character Relationship Map: Single Bells

Characters

• Katharina "Kati" Treichl (played by Martina Gedeck) — protagonist

  Successful advertising manager and central protagonist. Dreams of marriage and family life, navigating conflicts between personal desires and family dynamics across two Christmas periods.

• Mitzerl "Omama" Moor (played by Inge Konradi) — protagonist

  Elderly matriarch of the Moor family (Kati's mother). Her presence anchors the family gatherings and influences the traditional expectations surrounding Kati's relationships and life choices.

• Lilibet Treichl (played by Johanna von Koczian) — supporting

  Kati's relative from the Treichl family side. Represents Kati's maternal lineage and family background, providing context to her identity outside the Moor household.

• Luise "Luiserl" Moor (played by Mona Seefried) — supporting

  Kati's sister and a central figure in the family gatherings. Hosts Kati during Christmas, dealing with overcrowded household dynamics that complicate Kati's personal life.

• Rikki (played by Susanne Michel) — supporting

  Family friend, provides comic relief and support during holiday chaos.

• Johannes "Jo" Moor (played by Erwin Steinhauer) — supporting

  Luise's husband and part of the bustling Moor household. Represents the traditional family environment Kati is navigating and indirectly influences her relationship decisions.

• Frau Meixner (played by Elisabeth Orth) — minor

  Jonas's mother, represents the other side of the family dynamics.

• Jonas Meixner (played by Gregor Bloéb) — supporting

  Kati's long-term boyfriend and eventual fiancé. Initially resistant to immediate family planning, but later agrees to a secret wedding in Mauritius, showing commitment despite family interference.

• Flughafenmitarbeiterin (played by Proschat Madani) — minor

  Airport staff member, facilitates travel for characters.

• Jonas Meixners Sprechstundenhilfe (played by Adelheid Picha) — minor

  Jonas's secretary, assists with his professional life.

• Sissi Moor (played by Mariella Hahn) — supporting

  Member of Luise's extended family. Part of the crowded household that impacts Kati's Christmas visit and contributes to the chaotic family atmosphere.

• Gregor Moor (played by Thomas Beyrhofer) — minor

  Member of Luise's extended family. Contributes to the lively and crowded atmosphere during Kati's stay, reflecting the busy family environment.

• langhaarige Blondine in Katis Büro (played by Nina Proll) — minor

  Kati's colleague at the advertising agency. Appears in background office scenes, establishing Kati's professional environment and career context.

• kurzhaarige Blondine in Katis Büro (played by Barbara Demmer) — minor

  Kati's colleague at the advertising agency. Shares screen time with the other office blonde, reinforcing the workplace setting and Kati's professional life.

Story Analysis

A satirical Christmas comedy about the Austrian Moor family's holiday descending into chaos.

Plot Progression

1. The Christmas Gathering
2. Kati's Unexpected Arrival
3. Catastrophe After Catastrophe
4. Surviving the Chaos