Character Relationship Map: Leila

Characters

• Hakim (played by Roschdy Zem) — protagonist

  A father and former Algerian civil war refugee living in the Jura. He embarks on a solitary nighttime journey through Paris to find his eldest daughter Leila after being urged by his wife.

• Nedjema (played by Natacha Krief) — protagonist

  The 14-year-old daughter of Hakim and Latifa. She receives Leila's evasive text message and joins her father on the journey to Paris to locate their eldest sister.

• Latifa (played by Darina Al Joundi) — supporting

  A mother and former Algerian civil war refugee living in the Jura. She pressures Hakim to take action and travel to Paris to find their eldest daughter Leila.

• Jessica (played by Camille Aguilar) — supporting

  A character encountered during the family's nighttime exploration of Paris. Likely an acquaintance or peer met during their search.

• Doria (played by Doria Achour) — supporting

  A character interacting with the family during their stay in Paris, possibly a peer or connection found during their journey.

• La shampouineuse (played by Emilie Piponnier) — supporting

  Shampoo assistant at the hair salon. Provides information confirming Leila's absence from the workplace.

• Hôtesse salon de coiffure (played by Valérie Sibilia) — supporting

  Receptionist at the hair salon where Leila was supposed to work. She reveals that Leila never actually worked there.

• La secrétaire école de coiffure (played by Marie Berto) — supporting

  Secretary at the hairdressing school Leila claimed to attend. Confirms that Leila never studied there, deepening the mystery of her whereabouts.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Hakim → Latifa (Family Husband)
• Hakim → La shampouineuse (Professional Inquirer)
• Hakim → La secrétaire école de coiffure (Professional Inquirer)
• Hakim → Hôtesse salon de coiffure (Professional Inquirer)
• Latifa → Nedjema (Family Mother)
• Hakim → Nedjema (Family Father)

Story Dynamics

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

• Nedjema → Doria (Social Companion)
• Nedjema → Jessica (Social Peer)

Story Analysis

A father's relentless nighttime journey through Paris to find his estranged daughter after a broken promise.

Plot Progression

1. Shadows of the Past
2. Journey to the City
3. Solitary Night Search
4. Dawn of Uncertainty