Blackbird (2019) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
The matriarch with an incurable disease who hosts a weekend gathering to say goodbye to her family. She orchestrates her own euthanasia, secretly arranging a romantic relationship with Liz for her hus...
Lily's daughter who attempts to reconnect with her estranged sister Anna. She disapproves of Anna's partner Chris and her mother's friend Liz. Jennifer discovers Paul's affair with Liz and ultimately...
The estranged daughter who has quit numerous pursuits and maintains a critical stance toward her family. She reveals a history of bipolar disorder and a past suicide attempt. Initially planning to cal...
Lily's long-time friend and Paul's secret lover. Present during the weekend, she is observed embracing Paul by Jennifer. Lily admits to orchestrating their relationship to ensure Paul would not feel l...
Jennifer's husband and the family's son-in-law. He faces criticism from Anna and is the target of Lily's humorous gift-giving. His controlling dynamic with their son Jon is subtly highlighted during t...
Anna's partner who arrives late and remains peripheral to the family. She learns about Anna's bipolar diagnosis and suicide attempt, and initially lacks support for Anna's plan to intervene in the eut...
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Anna arrives with her partner Chris, and the family discusses their on-and-off relationship.
Michael is identified as Jennifer's husband, and Anna criticizes him during the family gathering.
Jennifer tries to reconnect with her estranged sister and asks why Anna has ignored family events.
Michael is identified as Jennifer's husband and receives a novelty tie from Lily during the gift exchange.
Anna is Lily's daughter, and Lily discusses raising two strong, independent women before Anna challenges that description.
Jennifer is identified as Lily's daughter, and Lily recalls where Jennifer was conceived during the family walk.
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Jennifer disapproves of Liz's presence, later sees Liz embracing Lily's husband, and studies family albums showing Liz's longstanding involvement.
Anna is explicitly critical of Jennifer's husband Michael during the weekend.
Jennifer disapproves of Anna bringing Chris, especially because their relationship is described as on and off.
Liz is described as Lily's long-time friend and has accompanied the family on many previous trips.
A dying mother gathers her fractured family to confront autonomy, grief, buried wounds, and the meaning of a final goodbye.
Directed by Roger Michell
Blackbird (2019) · 6.8/10 · drama
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