Character Relationship Map: Stealing Summers

Characters

• Alexandra (played by Sophie Auster) — protagonist

  An American girl spending the summer in Buenos Aires, she reveals that illicit money is hidden in her Argentine boyfriend’s apartment. She joins Trevor and Sam in planning to steal it during the Super...

• Trevor (played by Wilson Bethel) — protagonist

  One of two expatriates spending an indolent summer in Buenos Aires, Trevor meets Alexandra and becomes involved in the plan to steal illicit cash from her Argentine boyfriend’s apartment. He and Sam b...

• Sam (played by James Jagger) — supporting

  One of two expatriates spending an indolent summer in Buenos Aires, Sam meets Alexandra and joins the plan to steal illicit cash from her Argentine boyfriend’s apartment. He and Trevor both love Alexa...

• Boyfriend (played by Mariano Martínez) — supporting

  An Argentine man whose apartment contains a stash of illicit money, he is Alexandra’s boyfriend and the target of the theft planned by her and the two expatriates. The plot centers on their attempt to...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Alexandra → Boyfriend (Romantic Girlfriend) — Alexandra is in a relationship with the Argentine boyfriend
• Sam → Alexandra (Romantic Love Interest) — Sam is attracted to Alexandra
• Trevor → Alexandra (Romantic Love Interest) — Trevor is attracted to Alexandra

Story Dynamics

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

• Sam → Boyfriend (Conflict Rival) — Sam competes with boyfriend for Alexandra's attention and wants his money
• Trevor → Boyfriend (Conflict Rival) — Trevor competes with boyfriend for Alexandra's attention and wants his money
• Trevor → Sam (Social Friends) — Expatriate friends spending summer together

Story Analysis

A carefree Buenos Aires summer turns into a violent struggle over illicit money, freedom, and romantic desire.

Plot Progression

1. A Summer Without Direction — Two expatriates spend an indolent summer in Buenos Aires. Their encounter with an American girl introduces romance and new possibilities.
2. The Money Behind the Door — The girl reveals illicit money hidden in her Argentine boyfriend's apartment. Dreams of freedom transform the discovery into a possible theft.
3. A Dangerous Weekend — The three Americans plan the theft during the Superclásico weekend. Their different needs and desires make the plan increasingly unstable.
4. When The Game Turns Violent — What began as a game becomes violent as romantic and financial passions erupt. The participants move toward consequences none of them expected.