Character Relationships in Being Human

Hector (played by Robin Williams) is a protagonist in Being Human. Central reincarnating soul across five lifetimes: a caveman, a Roman slave, a Scottish crusader, a Renaissance Portuguese master, and a modern New Yorker. He struggles with cowardly indecision and a persistent quest to find his lost wife and children, eventually confronting his past to gain the strength to address them in his final life. Priest (played by Robert Carlyle) appears in Being Human. Portrays Hector's master in ancient Rome who orders Hector to commit suicide, and later reincarnates as a crusader traveling alongside Hector. He faces a moral dilemma about his future path, ultimately deciding to become a priest. Raider (played by Irvine Allen) appears in Being Human. Portrays one of the raiders responsible for stealing the caveman's family in the first incarnation. In the Renaissance life, a previous incarnation of this raider becomes the steadfast friend of Hector's spurned lover.

Character Relationship Map: Being Human

Being Human (1994) Poster

Being Human (1994) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

A soul's multi-lifetime journey to overcome cowardly indecision and reclaim lost connections.

Plot Progression

  1. Primal Loss & Roman Bond
  2. Crusade & Conflicted Duty
  3. Renaissance Shipwreck & Confrontation
  4. Modern Reunion & Resolution

Directed by Bill Forsyth

Being Human (1994) · 5.1/10 · comedy, drama, fantasy