Character Relationship Map: Move On

Characters

• Sam Larkin (played by Mads Mikkelsen) — protagonist

  The central protagonist of the 2012 international road movie series, portrayed by Mads Mikkelsen. He embarks on a cross-European journey, serving as the narrative anchor through which the series explo...

• Alissa (played by Gabriela Marcinková) — protagonist

  A Slovak character played by Gabriela Marcinková, representing one of the key encounters in the road movie format. Her role contributes to the series' exploration of cross-cultural interactions and th...

• Lena (played by Alexandra Maria Lara) — supporting

  A German character portrayed by Alexandra Maria Lara, included as a prominent ensemble figure. Her presence likely marks a pivotal emotional or narrative intersection within the episodic structure of...

• Anton (played by Karl Merkatz) — supporting

  An Austrian character played by Karl Merkatz, cast to add depth to the road movie's thematic landscape. His role likely embodies a seasoned traveler or guide figure, enriching the narrative's explorat...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Sam Larkin → Lena (Professional Work Associates) — Lena provides Sam with information about Alissa and the suspected mole, then advises him to abandon the money.

  Lena tells Sam that Alissa has used multiple identities and warns him that someone inside their organization is passing information to opponents. She...

Story Dynamics

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

• Sam Larkin → Anton (Social Old Associates) — Their reunion brings shared doubts about the assignment, but Sam says Anton did not heed his warning.

  In Vienna, Sam reconnects with Anton, an old associate who shares his doubts about the assignment. Sam later reflects that he tried to warn Anton, but...

• Sam Larkin → Alissa (Unknown Uneasy Companions) — Their cooperation is uneasy and temporary; Alissa takes the case and later escapes with the money, while Sam attempts to recover the case.

  Alissa offers Sam help when his car becomes unusable and travels with him. She later disappears with the case, and their encounter in Berlin ends with...

Story Analysis

A former operative carries a sensitive case across Europe while confronting compromised trust, unresolved consequences, and his desire to leave the work behind.

Plot Progression

1. A Reluctant Return — Sam is recalled after years away from the field and ordered to carry a confidential case across Europe. He is warned that he may be watched and that this will be his final job.
2. Doubts on the Route — Sam follows changing instructions through Europe and reconnects with Anton in Vienna. Their shared doubts give way to more immediate problems when Sam learns his papers are compromised and cannot retu...
3. Alissa and the Missing Case — After his car becomes unusable, Sam accepts help from Alissa and continues traveling with her. She disappears with the case, and Lena explains that Alissa may have taken it to sell while warning of a...
4. Revenge in Berlin — Sam tries to recover the case in Berlin, where the exchange turns into a confrontation with a man seeking revenge for a past operation. Sam apologizes for unintended deaths, but the apology does not r...
5. A Final Departure — Lena tells Sam to let the money go, while Sam says he has identified the mole. He accepts one last favor and declares that he intends to leave the work afterward, though the wider conflict remains unr...