Jean-René Van Den Hugde (played by Benoît Poelvoorde) is a protagonist in Romantics Anonymous.
The protagonist and owner of a small chocolate factory. He is highly emotional and suffers from pathological timidity, which complicates his professional and personal life until he meets someone who shares his emotional makeup. Angélique Delange (played by Isabelle Carré) is a protagonist in Romantics Anonymous.
A gifted chocolate maker newly hired by Jean-René. Like him, she is highly emotional and pathologically timid, making their budding relationship a delicate balance of attraction and social anxiety. Magda (played by Lorella Cravotta) appears in Romantics Anonymous.
A participant in the support group for highly emotional and timid individuals. Provides peer solidarity and shares the group's collective journey toward emotional openness. Suzanne (played by Lise Lamétrie) appears in Romantics Anonymous.
A member of the anonymous emotional support group. Represents the broader community of individuals learning to navigate shyness and romantic anxiety in a safe environment. Antoine (played by Swann Arlaud) appears in Romantics Anonymous.
An active participant in the emotional support group. Engages in group discussions and activities designed to help members confront their social and emotional inhibitions. Ludo (played by Pierre Niney) appears in Romantics Anonymous.
A participant in the support group for emotionally sensitive individuals. Contributes to the group's interpersonal dynamics and peer support network. Rémi (played by Jacques Boudet) appears in Romantics Anonymous.
A fellow attendee of the emotional support group. Represents the shared struggles of the community and provides peer solidarity in overcoming social anxiety. Psychologist (played by Stéphan Wojtowicz) appears in Romantics Anonymous.
The therapist who facilitates the support group sessions. Guides members in confronting their pathological timidity, processing emotional vulnerabilities, and developing healthier relational patterns.
Romantics Anonymous (2010) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Jean-René Van Den Hugde
(played by Benoît Poelvoorde) — protagonist
The protagonist and owner of a small chocolate factory. He is highly emotional and suffers from pathological timidity, which complicates his professional and personal life until he meets someone who s...
Angélique Delange
(played by Isabelle Carré) — protagonist
A gifted chocolate maker newly hired by Jean-René. Like him, she is highly emotional and pathologically timid, making their budding relationship a delicate balance of attraction and social anxiety.
Magda
(played by Lorella Cravotta) — supporting
A participant in the support group for highly emotional and timid individuals. Provides peer solidarity and shares the group's collective journey toward emotional openness.
Suzanne
(played by Lise Lamétrie) — supporting
A member of the anonymous emotional support group. Represents the broader community of individuals learning to navigate shyness and romantic anxiety in a safe environment.
Antoine
(played by Swann Arlaud) — supporting
An active participant in the emotional support group. Engages in group discussions and activities designed to help members confront their social and emotional inhibitions.
Ludo
(played by Pierre Niney) — supporting
A participant in the support group for emotionally sensitive individuals. Contributes to the group's interpersonal dynamics and peer support network.
Rémi
(played by Jacques Boudet) — supporting
A fellow attendee of the emotional support group. Represents the shared struggles of the community and provides peer solidarity in overcoming social anxiety.
Psychologist
(played by Stéphan Wojtowicz) — supporting
The therapist who facilitates the support group sessions. Guides members in confronting their pathological timidity, processing emotional vulnerabilities, and developing healthier relational patterns.
Adèle
(played by Alice Pol) — supporting
A participant in the support group for highly emotional individuals. Engages in group therapy activities aimed at overcoming shyness and building confidence in intimate relationships.
Mimi
(played by Céline Duhamel) — supporting
A member of the anonymous emotional support group. Participates in group sessions that help members navigate their romantic and social anxieties through peer interaction and guided reflection.
Key Relationships
Jean-René Van Den Hugde → Mimi
(Social Friend)
Jean-René Van Den Hugde → Rémi
(Professional Colleague)
Angélique Delange → Adèle
(Social Confidante)
Jean-René Van Den Hugde → Ludo
(Social Friend)
Jean-René Van Den Hugde → Antoine
(Professional Colleague)
Angélique Delange → Suzanne
(Social Friend)
Jean-René Van Den Hugde → Magda
(Social Confidante)
Jean-René Van Den Hugde → Psychologist
(Professional Patient & Therapist)
Jean-René Van Den Hugde → Angélique Delange
(Romantic Love Interest)
Story Analysis
A romantic comedy exploring how two pathologically timid individuals navigate love, friendship, and self-acceptance through the shared language of chocolate.
