Elizabeth Sutton (played by Catherine Grant) is a protagonist in Understanding Bliss.
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny (played by Bryan Hennessey) is a protagonist in Understanding Bliss.
May Breen (played by Rosemary House) appears in Understanding Bliss.
Peter's Father (played by William MacGillivray Sr.) appears in Understanding Bliss.
Richard (Turkish Knight) (played by Rick Mercer) appears in Understanding Bliss.
Paddy (Beelzebub) (played by Paddy Barry) appears in Understanding Bliss.
Lisa (Ball) (played by Lisa Porter) appears in Understanding Bliss.
Andrew (Father Christmas) (played by Andrew Younghusband) appears in Understanding Bliss.
Understanding Bliss (1990) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Elizabeth Sutton
(played by Catherine Grant) — protagonist
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny
(played by Bryan Hennessey) — protagonist
May Breen
(played by Rosemary House) — supporting
Peter's Father
(played by William MacGillivray Sr.) — supporting
Richard (Turkish Knight)
(played by Rick Mercer) — supporting
Paddy (Beelzebub)
(played by Paddy Barry) — supporting
Lisa (Ball)
(played by Lisa Porter) — supporting
Andrew (Father Christmas)
(played by Andrew Younghusband) — minor
Ashley (Doctor)
(played by Ashley Billard) — minor
Liz (Slasher)
(played by Elizabeth Pickard) — minor
Key Relationships
Peter's Father → Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny
(father)
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny → Liz (Slasher)
(Social Acquaintance)
Elizabeth Sutton → Ashley (Doctor)
(Social Acquaintance)
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny → Andrew (Father Christmas)
(Social Friend)
Elizabeth Sutton → Lisa (Ball)
(Social Friend)
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny → Paddy (Beelzebub)
(Social Friend)
Elizabeth Sutton → Richard (Turkish Knight)
(Social Friend)
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny → Peter's Father
(Family Father-Son)
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny → May Breen
(Family Spouse)
Elizabeth Sutton → Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A cultural exploration of connection and division between urban and traditional worldviews
Plot Progression
The Spark of Connection
Cultural Cracks
The Collision
Painful Parting
Directed by William D. MacGillivray
Understanding Bliss (1990) · 8/10 · drama
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