Stéphane (played by Damien Bonnard) is a protagonist in Les Misérables.
A newly assigned police officer in the anti-crime brigade who serves as the moral center of the squad. He struggles with his colleagues' abuse of power and attempts to navigate the ethical dilemmas of police brutality and community tension. Chris (played by Alexis Manenti) is a protagonist in Les Misérables.
Squad leader known for aggressively abusing his power on young residents. He orchestrates the pursuit of the stolen lion cub and the drone owner, consistently prioritizing police authority over due process or human rights. Gwada (played by Djebril Zonga) appears in Les Misérables.
Brigadier and Chris's accomplice who complies with and escalates police abuse. He accidentally tear-gases himself during a chase but intentionally shoots the fleeing Issa in the face with a flash-ball. The Mayor (played by Steve Tientcheu) appears in Les Misérables.
A respected local community leader who mediates between residents and authorities. He faces threats from a circus owner over a stolen lion cub and later becomes a target of police violence during community unrest. Issa (played by Issa Perica) appears in Les Misérables.
A marginalized juvenile delinquent whose theft of a lion cub sets off a chain of events involving police brutality and community uprising. He suffers severe injuries from a police flash-ball, faces abandonment, and ultimately leads a violent retaliation against the police squad.
Les Misérables (2019) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Stéphane
(played by Damien Bonnard) — protagonist
A newly assigned police officer in the anti-crime brigade who serves as the moral center of the squad. He struggles with his colleagues' abuse of power and attempts to navigate the ethical dilemmas of...
Chris
(played by Alexis Manenti) — protagonist
Squad leader known for aggressively abusing his power on young residents. He orchestrates the pursuit of the stolen lion cub and the drone owner, consistently prioritizing police authority over due pr...
Gwada
(played by Djebril Zonga) — supporting
Brigadier and Chris's accomplice who complies with and escalates police abuse. He accidentally tear-gases himself during a chase but intentionally shoots the fleeing Issa in the face with a flash-ball...
The Mayor
(played by Steve Tientcheu) — supporting
A respected local community leader who mediates between residents and authorities. He faces threats from a circus owner over a stolen lion cub and later becomes a target of police violence during comm...
Issa
(played by Issa Perica) — supporting
A marginalized juvenile delinquent whose theft of a lion cub sets off a chain of events involving police brutality and community uprising. He suffers severe injuries from a police flash-ball, faces ab...
Key Relationships
Stéphane → Gwada
(Conflict Confrontation)
Issa → The Mayor
(Social Community Member)
Stéphane → The Mayor
(Social Mediator)
Gwada → The Mayor
(Conflict Aggressor)
Chris → The Mayor
(Conflict Aggressor)
Stéphane → Issa
(Conflict Moral Opponent)
Chris → Issa
(Conflict Pursuer)
Gwada → Issa
(Conflict Assailant)
Chris → Gwada
(Alliance Accomplice)
Stéphane → Chris
(Professional Squad Leader)
Story Analysis
A police drama exploring systemic abuse, community tension, and moral ambiguity in modern Paris.
Plot Progression
Unity and Fracture
The Chase and the Shot
Aftermath and Tension
The Stairwell Siege
Directed by Ladj Ly
Les Misérables (2019) · 7.6/10 · crime, drama, thriller
