Character Relationship Map: Bakgat 2

Characters

• Wimpie Koekemoer (played by Ivan Botha) — protagonist

  Wimpie begins as the awkward student Katrien pretends to date in a bet, but rises to the challenge and becomes a rugby star. In the next film, his success earns him an offer to play in England, while...

• Katrien Swanepoel (played by Cherie van der Merwe) — supporting

  After Werner ends their relationship to focus on rugby, Katrien bets that she can turn the awkward Wimpie into a star by pretending to be his girlfriend. She unexpectedly falls in love with him, thoug...

• Werner 'Killer' Botha (played by Altus Theart) — supporting

  Werner is a high-school rugby star who breaks up with Katrien so he can focus on the sport, prompting her to pursue the bet involving Wimpie. Later, known as 'Killer,' he joins the Unitas rugby team a...

• Fanie Voster (played by Andrew Thompson) — supporting

  Fanie is one of Wimpie's friends. In the second film, he struggles to adjust to Christie's changed post-school appearance, a difficulty that affects their relationship. The summary gives no further de...

• Japie Lambert (played by Neil Sharim) — supporting

  Japie is among Wimpie's friends. In the second film, he experiences an embarrassing problem while pursuing Liezl, placing his romantic troubles alongside the other friends' relationship storylines. Th...

• Christie Barnard (played by Ciske Kruger) — supporting

  Christie is connected to Fanie, who struggles in the second film to adjust to her post-high-school body. Their relationship forms one of the personal storylines alongside Wimpie's rugby and relationsh...

• Liezl du Plessis (played by Lelia Etsebeth) — supporting

  Liezl is the object of Japie's romantic pursuit in the second film. Japie experiences an embarrassing problem in his efforts to pursue her, but the summary does not explain Liezl's response or provide...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Japie Lambert → Liezl du Plessis (Romantic Pursuer) — Japie pursues Liezl, but an embarrassing problem complicates his advances.

  Japie is experiencing an embarrassing problem in his sexual pursuit of Liezl.

• Fanie Voster → Christie Barnard (Romantic Partners) — Fanie's difficulty accepting Christie's changed appearance creates strain in their relationship.

  Fanie is struggling to get used to Christie's post-high-school chubby body.

• Wimpie Koekemoer → Katrien Swanepoel (Romantic Partners) — Katrien tries to prevent Wimpie's departure for England, placing their relationship at the center of his career decision.

  Katrien does everything in her power to keep Wimpie in the country after he is offered a rugby contract in England.

Story Dynamics

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

• Wimpie Koekemoer → Werner 'Killer' Botha (Conflict Rugby Position Rivals) — Werner's arrival creates direct competition for Wimpie's place on the team.

  Werner joins the Unitas rugby team and threatens Wimpie's position in the team.

Story Analysis

The supplied plot summary follows Wimpie's career opportunity and the pressures surrounding his relationships and place on the Unitas team.

Plot Progression

1. A Star at a Crossroads — Wimpie's success with the Unitas under-21 team leads to an offer to play rugby in England. The offer creates a decision about whether he will leave the country.
2. Katrien's Effort to Keep Him — Katrien rehearses a play with autistic children while trying to keep Wimpie in the country. Her efforts run alongside his possible move to England.
3. Romantic Growing Pains — Fanie struggles to adjust to Christie's post-high-school appearance. Japie's pursuit of Liezl is also complicated by an embarrassing problem.
4. A New Rugby Rival — Werner 'Killer' Botha joins the Unitas team. His arrival threatens Wimpie's position and adds pressure to Wimpie's choices.