Too Much (1987) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A story about friendship between a girl and a robot overcoming obstacles

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Japanese Encounter

Suzie visits Japan with her parents and meets Tetsuro, who creates a robot named Too Much for her.

Key Events

• Japan Visit — Susie and parents visit Japan Characters: Susie, Parents Location: Japan
• Tetsuro Meets Suzie — Tetsuro meets Suzie and her parents Characters: Susie, Parents, Tetsuro Location: Japan

Unbreakable Bond

Suzie and Too Much develop a deep friendship, becoming inseparable companions.

Key Events

• Robot Creation — Tetsuro creates Too Much robot Characters: Tetsuro, Too Much Location: Tetsuro's Lab
• Friendship Forms — Suzie and Too Much become best friends Characters: Susie, Too Much Location: Japan

The Impossible Choice

Suzie faces the difficult decision of leaving Too Much behind or running away with him.

Key Events

• Return Decision — Decision for Suzie to return home Characters: Susie, Parents, Tetsuro Location: Japan
• Cannot Take TM — Suzie can't take Too Much home Characters: Susie, Parents, Tetsuro Location: Japan
• Escape Plan — Suzie and Too Much plan to run away Characters: Susie, Too Much Location: Japan
• Dr. Finkel's Interest — Dr. Finkel learns about Too Much Characters: Dr. Finkel Location: Unknown

The Pursuit Begins

Dr. Finkel learns about Too Much and begins his pursuit to capture the robot.

Key Events

• Dr. Finkel's Interest — Dr. Finkel learns about Too Much Characters: Dr. Finkel Location: Unknown
• Pursuit Begins — Dr. Finkel starts pursuing Suzie and Too Much Characters: Dr. Finkel, Susie, Too Much Location: Japan
• Hiding Places — Suzie and Too Much find temporary hiding places Characters: Susie, Too Much Location: Various
• Close Call — Dr. Finkel gets close to capturing Too Much Characters: Susie, Too Much, Dr. Finkel Location: Unknown
• Demonstrated Bond — Suzie and Too Much demonstrate their special bond Characters: Susie, Too Much Location: Unknown

Love Conquers All

Suzie and Too Much face their final confrontation with Dr. Finkel and prove the power of their bond.

Key Events

• Demonstrated Bond — Suzie and Too Much demonstrate their special bond Characters: Susie, Too Much Location: Unknown
• Capture Attempt — Dr. Finkel attempts to capture Too Much Characters: Dr. Finkel, Susie, Too Much Location: Unknown
• Protection — Susie protects Too Much from Dr. Finkel Characters: Susie, Too Much Location: Unknown
• Final Confrontation — Suzie and Too Much face Dr. Finkel Characters: Susie, Too Much, Dr. Finkel Location: Final Location
• Love Conquers All — Suzie and Too Much prove love conquers all Characters: Susie, Too Much Location: Freedom

Story Breakdown

• The Japanese Encounter — Suzie visits Japan and meets Tetsuro who creates Too Much
  • Arrival in Japan — Suzie and parents arrive in Japan
  • Meeting Tetsuro — Tetsuro meets Suzie and her parents
  • Robot Creation — Tetsuro creates Too Much for Suzie
• Unbreakable Bond — Suzie and Too Much develop a deep friendship
  • Friendship Forms — Suzie and Too Much become best friends
• The Impossible Choice — Suzie faces the difficult decision of leaving Too Much behind
  • Return Decision — Decision for Suzie to return home
  • Cannot Take TM — Suzie can't take Too Much home
  • Escape Plan — Suzie and Too Much plan to run away
• The Pursuit Begins — Dr. Finkel learns about Too Much and pursues them
  • Dr. Finkel's Interest — Dr. Finkel learns about Too Much
  • Pursuit Begins — Dr. Finkel starts pursuing Suzie and Too Much
  • Hiding Places — Suzie and Too Much find temporary hiding places
  • Close Call — Dr. Finkel gets close to capturing Too Much
• Love Conquers All — Suzie and Too Much prove the power of their bond
  • Demonstrated Bond — Suzie and Too Much demonstrate their special bond
  • Capture Attempt — Dr. Finkel attempts to capture Too Much
  • Protection — Susie protects Too Much from Dr. Finkel
  • Final Confrontation — Suzie and Too Much face Dr. Finkel
  • Love Conquers All — Suzie and Too Much prove love conquers all

Directed by

Éric Rochat

Key Cast

• Bridgette Andersen — Susie
• Masato Fukazama — Too Much
• Char Fontane — Dr. Finkel
• Rachel Huggett — Jane
• Tora Uganda — Bernie