Character Relationship Map: Landscape No. 2

Characters

• Sergej (played by Marko Mandić) — protagonist

  Sergej is a burglar learning his trade from Polde, and the story centers on his grief and growing suspicions after Polde is found dead. He believes papers about wartime and postwar history may explain...

• Polde (played by Janez Hočevar) — supporting

  Polde is Sergej's burglary mentor and friend, teaching him that their work demands discipline and precision. He frames their thefts as reclaiming what powerful people took, but is later found dead by...

• Magda (played by Barbara Cerar) — supporting

  Magda is involved with Sergej, and her work and political convictions connect him with the history of postwar massacres and those who supported the perpetrators. After Polde's death, she urges Sergej...

• Damjan (played by Jaka Lah) — supporting

  Damjan supports Sergej after Polde's death, trying to distract him while he grieves. When Sergej asks for help investigating his suspicions, Damjan brings him archival documents to examine. He also an...

• Ruzica (played by Nataša Ninković) — supporting

  Ruzica cleans the home of the powerful former General. Through her knowledge of the house's layout and valuable contents, the burglars learn details that help them plan their break-in. Her connection...

• The General (played by Janez Škof) — supporting

  The General is a powerful former general whose home becomes a target for the burglars. Ruzica, who cleans there, gives them information about the house and its valuables. Sergej later visits the ailin...

• The General's Wife (played by Štefka Drolc) — supporting
• Polde's Daughter (played by Ana Facchini) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Polde's Daughter → Polde (daughter)
• The General's Wife → The General (wife)
• Sergej → Magda (Romantic Involvement) — Their involvement connects Sergej to Magda's work and political convictions. She urges him not to blame himself for Polde's death and believes shock is clouding his judgment.

  The plot states that Sergej is involved with Magda.

• Polde → Sergej (Professional Mentor And Apprentice) — Polde trains Sergej in burglary and shapes how he understands their work. After Polde's death, Sergej is devastated and feels guilty that he was not there for his friend.

  Sergej learns burglary under Polde, who teaches him that their work requires discipline and precision.

Story Dynamics

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

• Sergej → Ruzica (Narrative Informational Contact) — Ruzica's access to the home provides information relevant to the thieves' plans. The plot does not specify a closer personal bond between her and Sergej.

  Through Ruzica, who cleans the powerful former general's home, the thieves learn about its layout and valuable contents.

• Sergej → Damjan (Social Supportive Friend) — Damjan offers Sergej practical and emotional support during his grief and helps him examine documents connected to his suspicions.

  Damjan tries to distract and support Sergej after Polde's death, and later brings him archival documents at Sergej's request.

Story Analysis

Sergej's burglary life, grief over Polde, and suspicions about historical papers converge in a story that ends with danger unresolved.

Plot Progression

1. Lessons in Burglary — Sergej learns burglary under Polde, who demands discipline and precision. Their break-in at a wealthy home includes a message about the painting and the police.
2. History Behind the Houses — Sergej's involvement with Magda brings him into contact with the history of postwar massacres and those who supported the perpetrators. Information from Ruzica helps the thieves understand a powerful...
3. Grief and Suspicion — Polde is found dead by suicide, leaving Sergej devastated and guilty. As Sergej suspects a connection to historical papers, Damjan supports him and Magda urges caution.
4. Threats Without Answers — Damjan brings archival documents for Sergej to examine while Magda faces the loss of her home. Sergej says he is being followed, investigators warn that the killer may not be finished, and an electric...