Character Relationship Map: Adoption

Characters

• Catherine (played by Geraldine Chaplin) — protagonist
• Jacques (played by Jacques Perrin) — protagonist
• Étienne (played by Patrick Norbert) — supporting
• Doctor (played by Gérard Lorin) — supporting
• Étienne's Grandmother (played by May Chartrette) — supporting
• Madame Simone (played by Chloé Caillat) — supporting
• Jacques' Mother (played by Monique Delaroche) — supporting
• Jacques' Father (played by Jean-Paul Bernier) — supporting
• Nurse (played by Marie Dupin) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Jacques' Father → Jacques (father)
• Jacques' Mother → Jacques (mother)
• Nurse → Étienne (Professional Nurse) — Medical professional caring for Étienne
• Doctor → Étienne (Professional Doctor) — Medical professional treating Étienne
• Catherine → Étienne (Family Adoptive Mother) — Possible adoptive mother-child relationship
• Étienne → Étienne's Grandmother (Family Grandmother) — Grandmother-grandson relationship
• Catherine → Jacques (Romantic Partners) — Likely romantic partners in the adoption process

Story Dynamics

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

• Madame Simone → Catherine (Social Friend) — Possible friend or supporter of Catherine

Story Analysis

A French film exploring the emotional journey of adoption

Plot Progression

1. The Decision — Catherine and Jacques decide to adopt Étienne, facing initial challenges and family objections.
2. The Struggle — The adoption process faces legal hurdles and family resistance, requiring perseverance and adjustment.
3. The Resolution — Adoption is finalized, family reconciles, and the new family unit begins their journey together.