Clemence (played by Alex Heller) is a protagonist in The Year Between.
A college sophomore diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is sent home by her mother, undergoes psychiatric treatment, and struggles to maintain sobriety and stability amidst family tensions and old friendships. Sherri (played by J. Smith-Cameron) is a protagonist in The Year Between.
Clemence's mother and craft store owner who takes decisive action by reporting her daughter's erratic behavior, bringing her home, and pushing for medical intervention. Don (played by Steve Buscemi) appears in The Year Between.
Clemence's father and local schoolteacher who attempts to maintain a relentlessly positive outlook to cope with his daughter's diagnosis and the resulting family strain. Carlin (played by Emily Robinson) appears in The Year Between.
Clemence's younger sister who fears inheriting her older sister's mental health struggles and channels her anxiety into achieving high academic standards. Neil (played by Wyatt Oleff) appears in The Year Between.
Clemence's younger brother who is wary of her unstable presence and maintains an ambivalent, guarded attitude to protect his own emotional space. Beth (played by Kyanna Simone Simpson) appears in The Year Between.
Clemence's coworker at a local thrift store, representing a minor but meaningful social anchor during her recovery phase.
The Year Between (2023) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Clemence
(played by Alex Heller) — protagonist
A college sophomore diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is sent home by her mother, undergoes psychiatric treatment, and struggles to maintain sobriety and stability amidst family tensions and old fri...
Sherri
(played by J. Smith-Cameron) — protagonist
Clemence's mother and craft store owner who takes decisive action by reporting her daughter's erratic behavior, bringing her home, and pushing for medical intervention.
Don
(played by Steve Buscemi) — supporting
Clemence's father and local schoolteacher who attempts to maintain a relentlessly positive outlook to cope with his daughter's diagnosis and the resulting family strain.
Carlin
(played by Emily Robinson) — supporting
Clemence's younger sister who fears inheriting her older sister's mental health struggles and channels her anxiety into achieving high academic standards.
Neil
(played by Wyatt Oleff) — supporting
Clemence's younger brother who is wary of her unstable presence and maintains an ambivalent, guarded attitude to protect his own emotional space.
Beth
(played by Kyanna Simone Simpson) — supporting
Clemence's coworker at a local thrift store, representing a minor but meaningful social anchor during her recovery phase.
Key Relationships
Don → Neil
(Family Related)
Don → Carlin
(Family Related)
Clemence → Beth
(Professional Related)
Carlin → Neil
(Family Related)
Sherri → Don
(Family Related)
Clemence → Neil
(Family Related)
Clemence → Carlin
(Family Related)
Clemence → Don
(Family Related)
Clemence → Sherri
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
A young woman navigates bipolar disorder diagnosis, family dynamics, and recovery while balancing college, home life, and new responsibilities.
