Character Relationship Map: Circles

Characters

• Ranko (played by Aleksandar Berček) — protagonist
• Haris (played by Leon Lučev) — supporting

  Haris is a man whose life was saved by another person during the Bosnian War. Owing his survival to that sacrifice, he risks everything to return the favour, making him a central figure in the film’s...

• Bogdan (played by Nikola Rakočević) — supporting
• Nada (played by Hristina Popović) — supporting
• Alma (played by Sara Dao Hameder) — supporting
• Marko (played by Vuk Kostić) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Marko → Nada (Romantic Reunion) — Their affectionate reunion is shadowed by the war and uncertainty about their future.

  Marko returns to Trebinje to surprise Nada, and their reunion is affectionate.

Story Dynamics

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

• Bogdan → Ranko (Social Rejected Job Seeker) — Bogdan seeks work with Ranko, but Ranko's refusal leaves Bogdan's mother distressed that he approached him.

  Years later, Bogdan returns home looking for work and tries to join Ranko, who is helping move and rebuild a church. Ranko refuses to hire him.

• Haris → Alma (Alliance Protector And Help-Seeker) — Haris supports Alma's attempt to find safety, despite the danger and pressure surrounding her situation.

  Haris helps Alma and her young son find work and shelter as she tries to escape a threatening family situation.

Story Analysis

Interwoven lives reveal how violence, guilt, and difficult choices continue to affect people long after a fatal act.

Plot Progression

1. A Wartime Return — Marko returns to Trebinje to surprise Nada, and they reunite affectionately. The war and uncertainty about their future shadow their reunion.
2. The Cost of Intervention — Todor's anger over the unavailable cigarettes leads to a confrontation. Ranko intervenes and is fatally injured, an event that continues to affect those connected to him.
3. Work and Refuge — Years later, Bogdan seeks work with Ranko, who refuses to hire him. Haris helps Alma and her son find work and shelter as she attempts to escape a threatening family situation.
4. The Choice to Treat — Todor needs another operation, and Haris confronts him about Ranko's death. Todor denies responsibility, leaving Haris to struggle with whether he can provide care.