Character Relationship Map: Simon Killer

Characters

• Simon (played by Brady Corbet) — protagonist

  Simon is a college graduate who travels to Paris after aggressively accusing his former girlfriend of cheating. He manipulates situations to remain close to a prostitute, proposes blackmailing her cli...

• Marianne (played by Constance Rousseau) — supporting

  Marianne is a young woman Simon met near the beginning of his trip. He obtains her number, takes her out, kisses her, and has sex with her, though his behavior initially makes her uncomfortable. After...

• René (played by Solo) — supporting

  René is a man targeted by Simon and his partner in a blackmail scheme. Unlike a previous target, he pays them for their silence. Simon later demands more money from him, and René's wife reports that h...

• Carlo (played by Nicolas Ronchi) — supporting

  Carlo is a family friend whom Simon turns to after attacking his partner and failing to remain with Marianne. His appearance reflects Simon's desperation and retreat toward a familiar support figure w...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Simon → René (Power Blackmailer And Target) — Simon uses compromising information to exert financial pressure over René.

  Simon contacts René and claims to need more money after René previously paid for their silence.

• Simon → Marianne (Romantic Interest) — Their brief romantic involvement becomes an escape from Simon's increasingly unstable relationship elsewhere.

  Simon reconnects with Marianne, obtains her number, goes out with her, kisses her, and later has sex with her.

Story Dynamics

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

• Simon → Carlo (Social Family Friend) — Carlo functions as a fallback contact when Simon’s personal relationships collapse.

  After attacking his partner, Simon attempts to stay with Marianne but eventually turns to Carlo.

Story Analysis

A displaced young man turns emotional rejection, sexual dependence, and manipulation into an escalating cycle of exploitation and violence.

Plot Progression

1. A Rupture Across The Sea — Simon arrives in Paris after an aggressive breakup and tries to maintain contact through contradictory emails. His emotional isolation drives him toward anonymous sexual encounters.
2. Shelter Through Self Harm — Simon deliberately allows strangers to attack him so he can extend his stay with his new partner. Her traumatic disclosures expose a profound gap in their communication.
3. The Price Of Silence — Simon proposes blackmailing clients, and the scheme eventually succeeds with René. Financial gain briefly changes the couple’s circumstances while creating new threats.
4. A Second Romantic Escape — Simon reconnects with Marianne and begins another sexual relationship. At the same time, he demands more money and remains entangled in the consequences of blackmail.
5. Violence Before Departure — News about René’s disappearance and a revealed phone call provoke Simon into attacking his partner. He seeks refuge through Carlo before leaving Paris with an unresolved mental farewell.