Character Relationship Map: What Doesn't Kill Us

Characters

• Maximilian (played by August Zirner) — protagonist

  A psychotherapist who serves as the central protagonist. He navigates the complexities of his professional practice, personal relationships, and internal struggles across interconnected episodic story...

• Sophie (played by Johanna ter Steege) — protagonist

  A key family figure connected to Maximilian, representing his domestic life and emotional responsibilities outside the clinical setting.

• Loretta (played by Barbara Auer) — supporting

  A patient in Maximilian's practice, experiencing psychological or emotional challenges that drive her episodic storyline.

• Fritz (played by Oliver Broumis) — supporting

  A patient navigating personal or psychological crises, contributing to the film's tragicomic tone.

• Sunny (played by Jenny Schily) — supporting

  A patient whose emotional struggles and personal history unfold across the episodic structure.

• Mark (played by Christian Berkel) — supporting

  A patient whose case study reflects the intersecting narratives of modern psychological practice.

• Ben (played by Mark Waschke) — supporting

  A patient dealing with significant psychological or life challenges, featured in the film's episodic format.

• Isabelle (played by Deborah Kaufmann) — supporting

  A patient whose storyline contributes to the mosaic of personal and professional lives in the clinic.

• David (played by Peter Lohmeyer) — supporting

  A patient whose personal struggles and interactions drive a segment of the episodic narrative.

• Henriette (played by Victoria Mayer) — supporting

  A patient whose experiences and emotional arc complement the film's overarching themes of resilience.

Key Relationships

• Loretta → Fritz (Alliance Co-Patient Support)
• Maximilian → Henriette (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → David (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → Isabelle (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → Ben (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → Mark (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → Sunny (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → Fritz (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → Loretta (Professional Therapist-Patient)
• Maximilian → Sophie (Romantic Spouse)

Story Analysis

An episodic tragicomedy exploring a psychotherapist's journey through professional duties, family obligations, and personal self-discovery.

Plot Progression

1. The Therapy Practice
2. Family Ties and Tensions
3. Crisis and Confrontation
4. Resolution and Equilibrium