Miguel (played by José Sacristán) is a protagonist in Madrid, 1987.
An old, embittered journalist who agrees to be interviewed by Ángela for her essay. He invites her to his friend's house, where his cynical nature and persistent sexual advances lead to a prolonged encounter. Trapped in a bathroom, he pressures her until they become intimate, later displaying philosophical detachment and egotism about guilt. Ángela (played by María Valverde) is a protagonist in Madrid, 1987.
An idealistic young journalism student seeking material for an essay. Initially reluctant, she eventually engages in a sexual encounter with Miguel after being locked in a bathroom. She asserts boundaries, requests he not ejaculate inside her, accuses him of egotism afterward, and leaves abruptly, forgetting her glasses. Luis (played by Ramon Fontserè) appears in Madrid, 1987.
Miguel's friend who owns the apartment where the interview and encounter take place. Though initially away, he returns at the end after hearing their cries for help, successfully unlocking the bathroom and rescuing them. He casually inquires about Miguel's future interactions with Ángela.
Madrid, 1987 (2012) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Miguel
(played by José Sacristán) — protagonist
An old, embittered journalist who agrees to be interviewed by Ángela for her essay. He invites her to his friend's house, where his cynical nature and persistent sexual advances lead to a prolonged en...
Ángela
(played by María Valverde) — protagonist
An idealistic young journalism student seeking material for an essay. Initially reluctant, she eventually engages in a sexual encounter with Miguel after being locked in a bathroom. She asserts bounda...
Luis
(played by Ramon Fontserè) — supporting
Miguel's friend who owns the apartment where the interview and encounter take place. Though initially away, he returns at the end after hearing their cries for help, successfully unlocking the bathroo...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Miguel → Ángela
(Professional Interview Subject)
Ángela chooses Miguel as the subject of an interview for her journalism essay, and Miguel agrees to meet her.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Luis → Ángela
(Social Rescue Acquaintance)
Luis returns to the apartment, unlocks the bathroom, and asks Miguel whether he will see Ángela again.
Miguel → Luis
(Social Friend)
Miguel invites Ángela to Luis' house, explains that Luis is away, and remains in Luis' apartment until Luis returns.
Story Analysis
An interview between an embittered journalist and an idealistic student becomes a confined struggle over power, intimacy, guilt, and self-definition.
