Character Relationship Map: Genesis

Characters

• Guillaume (played by Théodore Pellerin) — protagonist

  Guillaume is a student at an all-boys boarding school and one of the film's two central half-siblings. While struggling with romance, he develops a romantic and sexual attraction to his classmate Nico...

• Charlotte (played by Noée Abita) — supporting

  Charlotte is Guillaume's teenage half-sibling and one of the film's central characters. She is in a relationship with Maxime, but becomes emotionally unsettled when he proposes that they move to an op...

• Théo (played by Maxime Dumontier) — supporting

  Théo is Guillaume’s close friend. After they have been drinking, Guillaume kisses him and says he was curious about what it would be like with his best friend. Théo reacts with distress, fearing the k...

• Maxime (played by Pier-Luc Funk) — supporting

  Maxime is Charlotte's partner. Their relationship becomes a major source of conflict when he proposes that they change it into an open relationship, leaving Charlotte reeling and intensifying her stru...

• Perrier (played by Paul Ahmarani) — supporting

  Perrier criticizes Guillaume, portraying him as arrogant and unwilling to show courage. His judgment adds to the pressure Guillaume faces as he tries to prove himself, including by asking to join the...

• Alexis (played by Antoine Marchand-Gagnon) — supporting

  Alexis is the younger boy discovered sharing a bed with Guillaume. He panics and pleads with Guillaume not to tell anyone. When a dorm supervisor arrives and accuses Guillaume of rape, Guillaume denie...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Charlotte → Maxime (Romantic Partners Facing An Open-Relationship Proposal) — Their relationship is unsettled when one proposes that they be allowed to see other people.

  The plot reference says the couple discusses whether seeing other people could help them remain together, and that one partner is hurt and unsure.

• Guillaume → Charlotte (Family Half-Siblings) — They are half-siblings; the plot reference also says Guillaume finds Charlotte distressed and tries to comfort her.

  The character profiles identify Guillaume and Charlotte as teenage half-siblings.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Guillaume → Alexis (Conflict Student Involved In An Abuse Accusation) — The incident involving Alexis leads to a serious accusation against Guillaume, which he denies.

  Guillaume is discovered sharing a bed with the younger Alexis. Alexis panics and pleads with Guillaume not to tell anyone, after which a dorm supervis...

• Guillaume → Perrier (Conflict Critical Student And Adult) — Perrier's criticism contributes to Guillaume's struggle with how others judge his character.

  Perrier criticizes Guillaume, portraying him as arrogant and unwilling to show courage.

• Guillaume → Théo (Social Close Friends After A Complicated Kiss) — Guillaume's kiss complicates their close friendship, and their conversation ends without resolving the tension.

  The reference describes Guillaume and Théo as close friends; after drinking, Guillaume kisses Théo and says he was curious about kissing his best frie...

Story Analysis

Teenagers navigate attraction, friendship, school pressures, and the uncertainty of growing up.

Plot Progression

1. Schoolyard Pressures — Students joke and get into trouble as school tensions emerge. Guillaume is reprimanded, criticized by Perrier, and rejected from the hockey team.
2. Friendship Crosses a Line — Guillaume and Théo spend time together, and Guillaume kisses his close friend after drinking. Théo fears the kiss has damaged their friendship, leaving their conflict unresolved.
3. An Accusation in the Dormitory — Guillaume is found sharing a bed with Alexis, who pleads with him not to tell anyone. A dorm supervisor accuses Guillaume of rape, and Guillaume denies the accusation.
4. Unsettled Goodbyes — Guillaume talks with a roommate about music and life, then finds Charlotte distressed outside and tries to comfort her. The referenced conflicts remain unresolved.