Character Relationship Map: Preserve

Characters

• Marcin Wilczyński (played by Marcin Kwaśny) — protagonist

  A younger tenant navigating daily life in the dilapidated tenement, representing the working-class youth of the Praga district.

• Hanka B. (played by Sonia Bohosiewicz) — protagonist

  A central female tenant whose personal struggles and resilience anchor the ensemble's portrayal of community life amid urban decay.

• Grześ (played by Grzegorz Palkowski) — supporting

  A local resident or tradesman connected to the tenement, reflecting the practical and social fabric of Stalowa Street.

• Mr. Roman (played by Artur Dziurman) — supporting

  An older tenant whose presence highlights the generational history and long-term residency within the deteriorating building.

• Krysia (played by Violetta Arlak) — supporting

  A tenant contributing to the ensemble's depiction of interpersonal dynamics and everyday resilience in the Praga district.

• Rysiek (played by Tomasz Karolak) — supporting

  A prominent tenant known for a vibrant personality, embodying the resilient and often humorous spirit of Praga's residents.

• Marek (played by Mariusz Drężek) — minor

  A tenant or local worker managing the everyday challenges of living in a declining urban environment.

• Tadeusz Pakosz (played by Mikołaj Müller) — minor

  An elderly tenant whose presence underscores the historical layers and community continuity of the Stalowa Street neighborhood.

• Właściciel kamienicy (played by Krzysztof Janczar) — minor

  The building owner whose decisions regarding maintenance, renovation, or redevelopment create underlying tension for the residents.

Canonical Relationships

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

• Mr. Roman → Właściciel kamienicy (Power Tenant-Owner) — Roman navigates authority dynamics and financial obligations with the landlord.
• Tadeusz Pakosz → Właściciel kamienicy (Power Tenant-Landlord) — Owner holds authority over the building's management and lease terms.
• Marcin Wilczyński → Hanka B. (Romantic Interest) — Central protagonists navigating shared living challenges and emotional bonds.

Story Dynamics

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

• Krysia → Marek (Social Acquaintance) — Peripheral residents with occasional hallway and stairwell interactions.
• Hanka B. → Rysiek (Alliance Community Ally) — Residents coordinating on shared building concerns and safety.
• Marek → Tadeusz Pakosz (Social Building Neighbor) — Minor residents sharing courtyard spaces and observing street life.
• Grześ → Krysia (Social Fellow Resident) — Supporting tenants interacting regularly within the tenement environment.
• Mr. Roman → Rysiek (Alliance Community Partner) — Local figures maintaining neighborhood ties and mediating disputes.
• Hanka B. → Krysia (Social Close Neighbor) — Supporting residents sharing personal stories and communal spaces.
• Marcin Wilczyński → Grześ (Alliance Building Ally) — Fellow tenant collaborating on daily survival and maintenance efforts.

Story Analysis

A social portrait of Warsaw's Praga district, centered on residents of a ruined tenement and the pressures created by property decisions.

Plot Progression

1. Praga and Its Tenement — The film establishes Warsaw's Praga district and a ruined tenement as its central environment. The residents' perspective defines the story's social focus.
2. Lives on Stalowa Street — The narrative follows the lives of people associated with the tenement and its surrounding street. Stalowa Street becomes a major recurring setting.
3. Pressure of Ownership — The building owner's decisions concerning maintenance, renovation, or redevelopment create tension for the residents. The deteriorating property becomes a source of uncertainty.
4. A Neighborhood Portrait — The film broadens its focus from the building to the lives and atmosphere of Praga. Its perspective remains grounded in the residents and their shared environment.