Character Relationship Map: Ritual

Characters

• Kiki Schelfthaut (played by Marie Vinck) — protagonist

  Forensic diver specializing in body recovery, challenges machismo in her team, investigates a severed hand case.

• Nick Cafmeyer (played by Geert Van Rampelberg) — protagonist

  Lead police inspector haunted by his brother's disappearance, investigates complex criminal cases.

• Cézaire Nduka (played by Ériq Ebouaney) — supporting

  Key supporting figure involved in the canal investigation and local community dynamics.

• Tom Schelfthaut (played by Lukas Bulteel) — supporting

  Kiki's brother and diving team member, provides emotional and operational support.

• Albert D'Aldekerke (played by Herman Gilis) — supporting

  Local figure connected to the investigation, offers insights into community affairs.

• Jonas Deloittre (played by Willem Herbots) — supporting

  Supporting character linked to drug trafficking suspicions and local networks.

• Rechercheur (played by Ibtissam Boulbahaiem) — minor

  Police researcher or analyst providing forensic or data support to investigations.

• Inez Deloittre (played by Kristien De Proost) — minor

  Family member of the Deloittre household, involved in domestic subplots.

• Dopie (played by Frank Onana) — supporting

  Local contact or informant, assists investigators with street-level information.

• Hoofdcommissaris Fererale Politie (played by Caroline Stas) — minor

  High-ranking federal police official overseeing major operations and resource allocation.

• Manu Lelièvre (played by Igor van Dessel) — minor

  Minor character, possibly a colleague or witness with limited screen time.

• Alphonse Lelièvre (played by Bernard Eylenbosch) — minor

  Minor character, possibly a relative or local resident with brief interactions.

• Angèle D'Aldekerke (played by Hilde Wils) — minor

  Family member or associate of Albert, involved in local community scenes.

• Elisabeth Schelfthaut (played by Christel Domen) — minor

  Family member of the Schelfthaut siblings, provides domestic context.

• Borsu (played by Line Pillet) — supporting

  Supporting character, possibly a suspect or informant in the canal case.

• Ombayi Mualuke (played by Babetida Sadjo) — supporting

  Supporting character involved in the investigation or local community dynamics.

• Wamu Kudjabo (played by Stany Paquay) — supporting

  Supporting character, likely linked to the investigation or criminal network.

• Brozens (played by Danny van Meenen) — supporting

  Supporting character, possibly a local figure or associate in the investigation.

Key Relationships

• Kiki Schelfthaut → Tom Schelfthaut (family)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Nick Cafmeyer (conflict)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Elisabeth Schelfthaut (family)
• Jonas Deloittre → Inez Deloittre (family)
• Albert D'Aldekerke → Angèle D'Aldekerke (family)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Brozens (Conflict Antagonist)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Wamu Kudjabo (Alliance Informant)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Ombayi Mualuke (Narrative Victim Connection)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Borsu (Professional Witness)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Dopie (Conflict Suspect)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Jonas Deloittre (Professional Superior)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Cézaire Nduka (Conflict Person Of Interest)
• Manu Lelièvre → Alphonse Lelièvre (family)
• Nick Cafmeyer → Hoofdcommissaris Fererale Politie (power)
• Kiki Schelfthaut → Rechercheur (professional)

Story Analysis

A Belgian police diver investigates a case that connects to her personal past and national history

Plot Progression

1. The Canal's Secret
2. Echoes of the Past
3. National Wounds
4. Confronting Truths