Character Relationship Map: Not My Type

Characters

• Jennifer (played by Émilie Dequenne) — protagonist

  A hairdresser whose directness, confidence, and charm attract Clément Le Guern. She begins dating him, shares conversations and reading with him, and brings him into her everyday life, including her h...

• Clément Le Guern (played by Loïc Corbery) — supporting

  A philosophy teacher from Paris who resents being transferred to Arras and fears becoming bored and disconnected from his home city. He falls for Jennifer, shares books and philosophical ideas with he...

• Hélène (played by Anne Coesens) — supporting

  A philosophy colleague of Clément Le Guern in Arras. She welcomes him when he arrives and shows him around the town, offering a friendly introduction to his new surroundings. The summary establishes h...

• Dylan (played by Tom Burgeat) — minor

  Dylan is part of Jennifer’s everyday life, which she invites Clément Le Guern to encounter when their relationship develops. The summary mentions Clément visiting her home and sharing in her life with...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Clément Le Guern → Hélène (Professional Colleagues) — They share a professional connection as philosophy teachers.

  Hélène is identified as a philosophy colleague who welcomes Clément and shows him around Arras.

• Jennifer → Clément Le Guern (Romantic Attraction) — Their mutual attraction initiates the central relationship.

  Clément is immediately attracted to Jennifer's directness, confidence, and charm. They begin seeing each other and develop an intimate relationship.

Story Dynamics

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

• Clément Le Guern → Dylan (Social Personal Acquaintance) — Clément encounters Dylan through his relationship with Jennifer.

  Clément is brought into Jennifer's home and her life with Dylan.

• Jennifer → Dylan (Unknown Household Connection) — Dylan is part of Jennifer's everyday domestic world.

  Jennifer invites Clément into her home and her life with Dylan.

Story Analysis

A romance is strained by differences in social worlds, emotional expression, and the meaning of trust.

Plot Progression

1. A Punishing Transfer — Clément is assigned to teach philosophy in Arras and regards the provincial town as a punishment. Hélène welcomes him, but he remains isolated and stays in a hotel.
2. An Unexpected Attraction — Clément meets Jennifer and is drawn to her confidence and charm. Their conversations about books, beauty, and philosophy create an immediate intellectual connection.
3. Two Lives Entwined — Jennifer and Clément deepen their relationship through dates, reading, karaoke, and visits to her home. Jennifer includes him in her daily life with Dylan, while Clément continues returning to Paris.
4. Trust Without Jealousy — Distance and contrasting expectations begin to expose differences in how Jennifer and Clément understand love. Jennifer wants visible emotional commitment, while Clément emphasizes trust.
5. The Unanswered Call — Jennifer orders Clément to leave and return to Paris after their painful argument. His later phone call and her demand for an explanation leave the relationship unresolved.