Character Relationship Map: Damage

Characters

• Dr. Stephen Fleming (played by Jeremy Irons) — protagonist

  A British physician turned political minister who begins a destructive obsessive affair with Anna Barton, ultimately leading to his son's accidental death, public scandal, resignation from government,...

• Anna Barton (played by Juliette Binoche) — protagonist

  The daughter of a diplomat who engages in a passionate and destructive affair with Stephen Fleming while dating his son. Haunted by her brother's suicide and a fear of possessiveness, she ultimately l...

• Peter Wetzler (played by Peter Stormare) — supporting

  Anna's former lover whom she slept with as a trauma response to her brother's suicide. He later reunites with Anna, who stays with him and eventually has a child with him.

• Edward Lloyd (played by Ian Bannen) — supporting

  Ingrid's father and Stephen's political mentor, visited by the family to celebrate a birthday. Plays a minor background role in the family's social circle.

Key Relationships

• Anna Barton → Edward Lloyd (Social Acquaintance)
• Dr. Stephen Fleming → Peter Wetzler (Conflict Jealous Confrontation)
• Anna Barton → Peter Wetzler (Romantic Former Lovers)
• Dr. Stephen Fleming → Edward Lloyd (Professional Political Mentor)
• Dr. Stephen Fleming → Anna Barton (Romantic Lovers)

Story Analysis

A political minister's destructive affair leads to tragedy and exile.

Plot Progression

1. Forbidden Attraction
2. Obsession & Espionage
3. Confrontation & Warning
4. Tragedy & Exile