Character Relationships in Les Misérables

Laurent (played by Damien Bonnard) is a protagonist in Les Misérables. A new police officer transferred from Poitiers, nicknamed 'Pento'. Initially troubled by his colleagues' aggressive tactics, he ultimately shoots a defenseless teenager under intense peer pressure, later expressing remorse. Gwada (played by Djebril Zonga) is a protagonist in Les Misérables. A calm and steady police officer working in the same unit. Participates in aggressive patrols, chases suspects, and helps subdue the targeted teenager. Chris (played by Alexis Manenti) appears in Les Misérables. A quick-tempered police officer who aggressively enforces minor offenses. Clashes with Laurent over their tactics and exerts coercive pressure during the incident. Ousman (played by Amara Ly) appears in Les Misérables. A local teenager who owns a drone that inadvertently captures the police shooting. He gives the SD card to Le Maire but is later confronted by the officers. Le Maire (played by Boris Gamthety) appears in Les Misérables. A local gangster boss who controls the neighborhood's underground operations. Initially refuses to return the drone footage due to escalating police brutality, later sells it via a neighborhood intermediary.

Character Relationship Map: Les Misérables

Les Misérables (2017) Poster

Les Misérables (2017) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Key Relationships

Story Analysis

The narrative explores how institutional aggression and peer coercion drive a new officer to commit violence, followed by a desperate cover-up.

Plot Progression

  1. Arrival and Aggressive Patrols
  2. The Chase and the Shooting
  3. The Drone and the Deal
  4. Aftermath and Silent Remorse

Directed by Ladj Ly

Les Misérables (2017) · 7.1/10 · crime, drama