Character Relationship Map: 1985

Characters

• Marc De Vuyst (played by Tijmen Govaerts) — protagonist
• Franky Verhellen (played by Aimé Claeys) — protagonist
• Vicky Verhellen (played by Mona Mina Leon) — supporting
• Adjudant Guy Goffinard (played by Tom Vermeir) — supporting
• Adjudant Philippe Debels (played by Titus De Voogdt) — supporting
• Mevrouw Vernaillen (played by Ruth Becquart) — minor
• Majoor Herman Vernaillen (played by Peter van den Begin) — minor
• Madani Bouhouche (played by Roda Fawaz) — minor
• Robert Beijer (played by Guillaume Kerbusch) — minor

Key Relationships

• Madani Bouhouche → Robert Beijer (Alliance Partner)
• Franky Verhellen → Adjudant Philippe Debels (Professional Colleague)
• Franky Verhellen → Adjudant Guy Goffinard (Professional Subordinate)
• Marc De Vuyst → Adjudant Philippe Debels (Professional Colleague)
• Marc De Vuyst → Adjudant Guy Goffinard (Professional Superior Officer)
• Marc De Vuyst → Franky Verhellen (Social Best Friends)
• Mevrouw Vernaillen → Majoor Herman Vernaillen (Romantic Spouse)
• Franky Verhellen → Vicky Verhellen (Romantic Spouse)

Story Analysis

The journey of three friends as their idealism is challenged by the harsh realities of 1980s Belgium and the rise of the Nijvel Gang

Plot Progression

1. Innocent Beginnings
2. Shattered Illusions
3. Dark Descent
4. Climax and Aftermath