Character Relationship Map: Die Konfirmation

Characters

• Johanna Winkler (played by Ulrike C. Tscharre) — protagonist

  Johanna is Ben's mother and raised him together with her partner, Felix, in an atheist manner. As Ben seeks support in Christianity, his growing up is connected to Johanna's experience of letting go,...

• Felix (played by Ben Braun) — supporting

  Felix is Johanna's partner and helped her raise Ben in an atheist manner. Ben's commitment to Christianity contrasts with the way he was brought up, placing Felix within the family dynamic at the cent...

• Ben Winkler (played by Tim Litwinschuh) — supporting

  Ben is Johanna's son, raised by her and her partner Felix in an atheist manner, yet he feels committed to Christianity. Unlike peers who want to test their limits, he seeks support in faith, and his c...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Johanna Winkler → Felix (Romantic Partner) — Johanna and Felix form Ben's household partnership.

  The synopsis states that Johanna raised Ben together with her partner Felix.

• Felix → Ben Winkler (Family Co-parent) — Felix shares a parental role in Ben's upbringing.

  Felix raised Ben together with Johanna, according to the film synopsis.

• Johanna Winkler → Ben Winkler (Family Mother) — Johanna is Ben's mother and the central parent-child relationship in the story.

  The synopsis identifies Ben Winkler as Johanna Winkler's son, whom she raised.

Story Analysis

An unusual coming-of-age story in which Ben's Christian commitment challenges his atheist family and teaches Johanna to let go.

Plot Progression

1. An Atheist Family Home — Johanna and Felix raise Ben together in an atheist household. Ben's emerging commitment to Christianity introduces an unexpected difference within the family.
2. Faith Against Expectations — Ben seeks support in faith rather than following the pattern of peers who test their limits. His religious commitment begins to challenge the assumptions of his parents.
3. The Parents Must Change — Ben's development turns the story into a coming-of-age experience for Johanna and Felix as well as for Ben. Johanna increasingly confronts the limits of parental control.
4. Learning To Let Go — Johanna gradually accepts that Ben's spiritual path is his own. The family moves toward recognizing his independence while preserving their connection.