Character Relationship Map: Weekend Rebels

Characters

• Mirco (played by Florian David Fitz) — protagonist

  Father who travels frequently for work. He faces parental challenges when his autistic son Jason is recommended for a special school. Mirco negotiates a pact with Jason, promising to help him find his...

• Fatime (played by Aylin Tezel) — protagonist

  Mirco's wife who manages the complex and demanding daily routines of the family.

• Jason (played by Cecilio Andresen) — supporting

  Ten-year-old autistic boy who relies on strict routines and rules. He is recommended for a special school but strikes a deal with his father to tour stadiums of 56 teams from the top three divisions t...

• Grandfather Gerd (played by Joachim Król) — supporting
• Prof. Reinhard Sieben (played by Tilo Nest) — minor

  A professor with a minor role in the 2023 soccer-themed film.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Jason → Prof. Reinhard Sieben (Professional Scientific Mentor) — Their meeting connects Jason's scientific curiosity with a research setting better suited to his interests.

  At a research center, Jason meets Prof. Reinhard Sieben and demonstrates his grasp of quantum mechanics; the visit opens the possibility of encouragin...

• Grandfather Gerd → Jason (Family Grandfather And Grandson) — Gerd is included in the family's efforts to support Jason.

  The plot says Jason's grandfather becomes part of the family's efforts to help him.

• Mirco → Fatime (Family Husband And Wife) — Their relationship is strained by Mirco's long work hours and Fatime's feeling that she carries too much responsibility at home.

  The plot identifies Mirco as Fatime's husband and says they struggle to manage work, care responsibilities, and keeping their relationship steady.

• Fatime → Jason (Family Mother And Son) — Fatime helps manage the demands of family life while Jason's needs and interests shape their routines.

  The plot describes Fatime as part of Jason's family and says she carries much of the responsibility for the family's daily care and routines.

• Mirco → Jason (Family Father And Son) — Mirco supports Jason's interests and helps him prepare for the sensory and social demands of football matches.

  The plot identifies Mirco as Jason's father and describes him introducing Jason to football, preparing him for matches, and traveling with him to visi...

Story Analysis

A family supports Jason's needs and passions through school decisions, football journeys, and an encounter that recognizes his scientific curiosity.

Plot Progression

1. Learning How to Support Jason — Jason's parents learn about his autism and the ways he experiences sound, social situations, and routines. They promise to support him as his interests and needs shape family life.
2. A Wish for Ordinary School — Jason expresses a wish to attend a regular school, and the family considers how to help him. Mirco introduces football as a possible interest, opening a new shared activity.
3. Learning the Stadium — Mirco prepares Jason for the noise, crowds, and unpredictability of matches, and they agree on a code phrase. Jason stays until the final whistle and is excited by the atmosphere, but does not choose...
4. Plans Under Pressure — Jason wants to visit clubs across Europe, but Mirco's work commitments threaten their plans. The travels also become a way for the family to spend time together and help Jason navigate unfamiliar expe...
5. Science and an Open Ending — At a research center, Jason objects to being treated like a child and impresses Prof. Reinhard Sieben with his knowledge of quantum mechanics. The available account ends as the group is about to enter...