Character Relationships in High Art

Peter Mandrake (played by Peter Coyote) is a protagonist in High Art. An American photographer in Brazil, Mandrake investigates the murder of a local call girl after the police make no progress. When hired thugs attack him and his girlfriend, he seeks revenge and trains in knife-fighting with Hermes. After killing the organization head responsible, he feels empty, rediscovers his love of photography, and sets out for Africa. Marie, the Archaeologist (played by Amanda Pays) appears in High Art. Mandrake's girlfriend, Marie is an archaeologist working at an outdoor site on the plains. She leaves him when his pursuit of revenge becomes an obsession and she wants the violence to end. Later, Mandrake visits her, shares his new photographs, and says he has been assigned to Africa, promising to return someday. Lima Prado (played by Raul Cortez) appears in High Art. Hermes, the Knife master (played by Tchéky Karyo) appears in High Art. Hermes is a professional knife fighter who owes Mandrake a debt. After Mandrake is attacked, Hermes teaches him knife-fighting, helping him prepare for revenge. When the criminal organization head orders Hermes to kill Mandrake, Hermes refuses and tells the head to do it himself, then leaves. Rafael (played by Tonico Pereira) appears in High Art. Gisela Martins (played by Giulia Gam) appears in High Art. Camilo Fuentes (played by Miguel Ángel Fuentes) appears in High Art. Mercedes (played by Cássia Kis) appears in High Art.

Character Relationship Map: High Art

High Art (1991) Poster

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Directed by Walter Salles

High Art (1991) · 4.5/10 · drama, romance, thriller

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