Character Relationship Map: Life Size

Characters

• La mère (played by Valentine Tessier) — protagonist
• Michel (played by Michel Piccoli) — protagonist

  Michel is the central character, whose life changes after receiving a life-sized sex doll from Japan. He becomes emotionally attached to its silence, dresses it, takes it everywhere, and increasingly...

• Isabelle (played by Rada Rassimov) — supporting

  Isabelle is Michel's usually tolerant wife, but her tolerance collapses when she discovers his intense attachment to the life-sized doll. Overcome by jealousy, she treats the doll as a threatening riv...

• Henry (played by Michel Aumont) — supporting
• Juliette (played by Lucienne Hamon) — supporting
• Maria-Luisa (played by Queta Claver) — supporting
• Jose-Luis (played by Manuel Alexandre) — supporting
• The directrise (played by Amparo Soler Leal) — supporting
• Nicole (played by Julieta Serrano) — minor

Canonical Relationships

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

• Michel → Isabelle (Family Husband) — Michel is married to Isabelle
• Michel → La mère (Family Son) — Michel's relationship with his mother

Story Dynamics

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

• Nicole → Michel (Social Acquaintance) — Nicole's relationship with Michel
• The directrise → Michel (Social Acquaintance) — The director's relationship with Michel
• Isabelle → Maria-Luisa (Social Friend) — Isabelle's relationship with Maria-Luisa
• Michel → Jose-Luis (Social Friend) — Michel's relationship with Jose-Luis
• Michel → Maria-Luisa (Social Friend) — Michel's relationship with Maria-Luisa
• Michel → Juliette (Social Friend) — Michel's relationship with Juliette
• Michel → Henry (Social Friend) — Michel's relationship with Henry

Story Analysis

A psychological descent into obsession as a man becomes fixated on a life-sized sex doll

Plot Progression

1. The Silent Arrival — Michel receives a life-sized sex doll from Japan and initially finds it intriguing.
2. Descent into Obsession — Michel becomes increasingly fixated on the doll, treating it like a living person.
3. Discovery and Jealousy — Isabelle discovers Michel's relationship with the doll and becomes consumed by jealousy.
4. Community Intervention — Neighbors attempt to use the doll for its intended purpose, escalating the situation.
5. Breaking Point — Michel's obsession reaches its peak, leading to a final confrontation with Isabelle.