Character Relationship Map: Suicide Guide

Characters

• Stojna (played by Katerina Kocevska) — supporting
• Cole (played by Oliver Mitkovski) — supporting
• Šila (played by Jelena Mijatovikj Galevska) — supporting
• Vilma (played by Silvija Erac) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

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

• Stojna → Vilma (Family Mother-in-law) — Stojna becomes Vilma's mother-in-law upon their marriage.
• Šila → Cole (Family Aunt) — Šila holds the familial role of Cole's aunt.
• Cole → Vilma (Romantic Boyfriend) — Cole and Vilma begin as romantic partners.
• Stojna → Šila (Family Sister) — Stojna and Šila are sisters connected through their shared brother.
• Stojna → Cole (Family Mother) — Stojna is Cole's mother, enduring abuse alongside him.

Story Analysis

A family's descent into abuse and subsequent liberation through confrontation and new beginnings.

Plot Progression

1. Domestic Shadows — The film opens in the suburbs of Skopje, introducing Stojna and Cole living under the oppressive rule of Kuplung. Stojna endures daily brutality while Cole studies away from the home's tension.
2. Forbidden Ties — Šila, Stojna's sister-in-law, navigates a secret affair with Kuplung. Meanwhile, Kuplung encounters Vilma, Cole's girlfriend, leading to a traumatic assault that results in pregnancy.
3. Breaking Point — The family's patience shatters as Cole confronts his father's abuse. A violent clash leaves Kuplung permanently disabled, shifting the power dynamic within the household.
4. New Beginnings — Cole marries Vilma and they welcome a son, symbolizing a fresh start. The family moves past the trauma, establishing a stable and peaceful future.