Ariane (played by Sylvie Testud) is a protagonist in The Captive.
Simon's girlfriend who endures his controlling behavior and jealousy. She agrees to move out to a relative's house, reconciles with Simon, but disappears at a seaside hotel, leading Simon to believe she has drowned herself. Simon (played by Stanislas Merhar) is a protagonist in The Captive.
The protagonist who lives with his grandmother and girlfriend Ariane. He is highly controlling, constantly monitors Ariane, suspects her of infidelity, forces her to leave, begs her to return, and desperately searches for her in the sea after she vanishes.
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Characters
Ariane
(played by Sylvie Testud) — protagonist
Simon's girlfriend who endures his controlling behavior and jealousy. She agrees to move out to a relative's house, reconciles with Simon, but disappears at a seaside hotel, leading Simon to believe s...
Simon
(played by Stanislas Merhar) — protagonist
The protagonist who lives with his grandmother and girlfriend Ariane. He is highly controlling, constantly monitors Ariane, suspects her of infidelity, forces her to leave, begs her to return, and des...
Key Relationships
Simon → Ariane
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A psychological exploration of obsessive love, control, and the impossibility of total transparency in relationships.
