Character Relationship Map: Das Gewehr

Characters

• Alex (played by Franz Dinda) — protagonist
• Eric (played by Edin Hasanović) — protagonist
• Ben (played by Mirco Kreibich) — supporting
• Frauke (played by Caroline Ebner) — supporting
• Bär (played by Til Schweiger) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Bär → Eric (Professional Mentor) — Older figure who provides guidance to Eric
• Eric → Frauke (Romantic Interest) — Eric's girlfriend who is concerned about his mental state

Story Dynamics

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

• Ben → Eric (Conflict Antagonist) — Ben struggles against Eric's desire to end his life
• Eric → Ben (Social Friend) — Childhood friend who brought Eric to the cabin for help
• Alex → Ben (Social Friend) — Mutual friend of Eric and Ben, part of their close circle
• Alex → Eric (Conflict Antagonist) — Alex struggles against Eric's desire to end his life

Story Analysis

A psychological drama about friendship, mental health, and the struggle against suicidal thoughts

Plot Progression

1. The Gathering Storm — Three friends arrive at a secluded cabin, unaware of the emotional turmoil that awaits them as Eric reveals his suicidal intentions.
2. The Unveiling — The discovery of a hunting rifle in the cabin changes the dynamic, forcing friends to confront Eric's dark thoughts and their own fears.
3. The Crossroads — With external help arriving, the friends must make a critical decision that will determine Eric's fate and the future of their friendship.