Character Relationship Map: The Exes

Characters

• Antoine (played by Jean-Paul Rouve) — protagonist

  Psychologist, ex-husband of Laurence, father of twin daughters Norma and Gil, brother of Caroline, brother-in-law of Didier, and uncle of Solène.

• Julie (played by Stéfi Celma) — supporting

  Fiancée of Hector and former girlfriend of Father Laurent.

• Didier (played by Patrick Chesnais) — supporting

  Divorce judge, husband of Caroline, brother-in-law of Antoine, father of Solène, and uncle of Norma and Gil.

• Audrey (played by Judith El Zein) — supporting

  Journalist at Europe 1 who flirts with Antoine.

• Marina (played by Zoe Duchesne) — supporting
• Lise (played by Claudia Tagbo) — supporting

  Police officer and former girlfriend of Marina.

• Caroline (played by Natacha Lindinger) — supporting

  Sister of Antoine, wife of Didier, mother of Solène, and aunt of Norma and Gil.

• Serge (played by Maurice Barthélemy) — supporting

  Surgeon and boyfriend of Marina.

• Hector (played by Amaury de Crayencour) — minor

  Restaurateur and fiancé of Julie.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Marina → Lise (Romantic Former Girlfriends) — Their past relationship directly reflects the film's focus on former partners.

  Marina is identified as Lise's former girlfriend, and Lise as Marina's ex-girlfriend.

• Marina → Serge (Romantic Boyfriend And Girlfriend) — Their current relationship forms one of the film's couple-based storylines.

  Marina is described as Serge's girlfriend, and Serge as Marina's boyfriend.

• Julie → Hector (Romantic Fiancée) — Julie and Hector are an engaged couple facing the film's relationship themes.

  Julie is identified as Hector's fiancée, while Hector is described as Julie's fiancé.

• Antoine → Audrey (Romantic Mutual Flirtation) — Audrey introduces a possible romantic complication for Antoine.

  Audrey is described as a Europe 1 journalist who flirts with Antoine.

• Caroline → Didier (Family Husband And Wife) — Caroline and Didier form one of the established couples in the family network.

  The character information identifies Didier as Caroline's husband.

• Antoine → Didier (Family Brother-in-Law) — Their relationship connects Antoine to Caroline's household.

  Didier is identified as Antoine's brother-in-law.

• Antoine → Caroline (Family Brother And Sister) — Antoine and Caroline are siblings within the central family network.

  The character information identifies Caroline as Antoine's sister.

Story Analysis

An ensemble romantic comedy follows six couples as they confront the emotional consequences of past relationships.

Plot Progression

1. A Network Of Couples — The film introduces an ensemble of couples and connected family members. Antoine's profession and family position establish one of the central relationship networks.
2. New And Former Bonds — Current couples are placed alongside former romantic connections. Audrey's flirtation with Antoine and Marina's history with Lise add emotional complications.
3. Past Returns To The Present — The six-couple premise develops as characters confront their previous relationships. Present commitments and past attachments create increasing tension.
4. Facing Relationship History — The ensemble reaches its most intense stage as family ties and romantic histories intersect. The story then moves toward a collective resolution.