Character Relationship Map: Satellite Boy

Characters

• Jagamarra (played by David Gulpilil) — protagonist

  Pete's grandfather, whom Pete calls Jubbi, lives with him at the run-down drive-in theatre. He repeatedly teaches Pete the wisdom of the old ways, advice Pete later relies on for survival when he and...

• Pete (played by Cameron Wallaby) — protagonist

  A ten-year-old boy living with his grandfather, Jagamarra, at a run-down drive-in theatre, Pete dreams of opening a restaurant on the property and hopes his absent mother will return to help. When a m...

• Kalmain (played by Joseph Pedley) — supporting

  Pete's friend, Kalmain is a budding arsonist whose habit of burning abandoned vans repeatedly gets him into trouble with the law. He joins Pete on a bicycle trip to the city to appeal to the mining co...

• Lynelle (played by Rohanna Angus) — supporting

  Pete's absent mother, Lynelle is the person he hopes will return to the Kimberley and help him open a restaurant at the drive-in. After Pete makes his journey to the city, he meets her; she wants to t...

Canonical Relationships

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

• Lynelle → Pete (Family Mother) — Lynelle is Pete's absent mother.

  Pete hopes that his absent mother, Lynelle, will return and help with the restaurant.

• Jagamarra → Pete (Family Grandfather) — Jagamarra is Pete's grandfather and household companion.

  Pete lives with his grandfather Jagamarra, whom he calls Jubbi.

Story Dynamics

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

• Pete → Kalmain (Social Friend) — Pete and Kalmain have an established friendship.

  Pete asks his friend Kalmain to accompany him on a weekend bicycle trip to the city.

Story Analysis

A boy uses inherited wisdom and friendship to challenge displacement while confronting an uncertain family future.

Plot Progression

1. The Drive-In Dream — Pete lives with Jagamarra at a run-down drive-in theatre and dreams of opening a restaurant there. Jagamarra teaches him the old ways, while Pete hopes Lynelle will return.
2. The Land Is Claimed — Kalmain's van-burning brings him into trouble with the law. At the same time, a mining company claims the property and plans to replace it with a storage facility.
3. The Lost Walkabout — Pete asks Kalmain to accompany him by bicycle to the city to appeal to company officials. The boys become lost, forcing Pete to depend on Jagamarra's teachings.
4. The City Appeal — Pete and Kalmain complete the trek into the city. Pete tries to appeal to the company officials and also reaches the absent mother he has hoped to see.
5. A Choice Beyond Kimberley — Lynelle wishes to take Pete to Perth while pursuing work as a beautician. The meeting places Pete between his mother's proposed future and his bond with Jagamarra's property.