Character Relationship Map: Under the Rainbow

Characters

• Marianne (played by Agnès Jaoui) — protagonist
• Pierre (played by Jean-Pierre Bacri) — protagonist
• Laura (played by Agathe Bonitzer) — supporting
• Sandro (played by Arthur Dupont) — supporting
• Clémence (played by Nina Meurisse) — supporting
• Jacqueline (played by Dominique Valadié) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Laura → Clémence (Family Siblings) — Sibling dynamic influencing family interactions.
• Laura → Sandro (Family Siblings) — Sibling relationship within the family unit.
• Pierre → Clémence (Family Father-Daughter) — Father-daughter connection central to household life.
• Pierre → Sandro (Family Father-Son) — Paternal bond navigating shared family challenges.
• Pierre → Laura (Family Father-Daughter) — Paternal relationship within the family structure.
• Marianne → Jacqueline (Family Mother-Daughter) — Intergenerational bond with complex emotional history.
• Marianne → Clémence (Family Mother-Daughter) — Maternal connection influencing family decisions.
• Marianne → Sandro (Family Mother-Son) — Mother-son relationship navigating generational expectations.
• Marianne → Laura (Family Mother-Daughter) — Maternal bond central to the family dynamic.
• Marianne → Pierre (Family Spouse) — Central couple whose relationship drives the narrative.

Story Analysis

An ensemble of unsettled lives considers grief, love, fear, responsibility, and the uncertain consequences of personal choices.

Plot Progression

1. Dreams and Unsettled Grief — A dream of being carried away introduces a longing for love. Pierre wrestles with his muted response to his father's death and his guilt concerning Sandro.
2. Plans and Private Struggles — Laura's family discusses her gap year while a business executive faces damaging press. Marianne receives support as she questions her parenting.
3. Rehearsal and Driving Fears — A children's show rehearsal provides a playful counterpoint to adult anxieties. A woman's fear of driving is discussed, and her companion urges her to take control.
4. Opportunity and Unresolved Questions — A festival performance opportunity is complicated by the prospect of replacing Julien, which the musician resists. Rumours and strained friendships persist as Pierre returns to the troubling date.