Character Relationship Map: Running on Empty

Characters

• Burkhard Wagner (played by Jens Harzer) — protagonist
• Gast (played by Susanne Menner) — supporting
• Carolin Wagner (played by Marina Galic) — supporting
• Heike (played by Anna Maria Mühe) — supporting
• Walter Rösler (played by Tom Jahn) — supporting
• Rashid (played by Mehdi Nebbou) — supporting
• Herr Hauser (played by Oliver Marlo) — supporting
• Frau Hufschmidt (played by Eva Mannschott) — supporting
• Herr Wokalek (played by Hussi Kutlucan) — supporting
• Charlie (played by Christian Blümel) — supporting
• Frau Wokalek (played by Patrizia Moresco) — supporting
• Larissa (played by Irina Potapenko) — minor

Story Analysis

A German drama film tracing the creative journey from script development to theatrical release.

Plot Progression

1. Genesis & Casting
2. Production & Filming
3. Post-Production & Score
4. Release & Reception