Character Relationships in Shining Through
Ed Leland (played by Michael Douglas) is a protagonist in Shining Through.
Linda Voss (played by Melanie Griffith) is a protagonist in Shining Through.
Franze-Otto Dietrich (played by Liam Neeson) appears in Shining Through.
Margrete Von Eberstein (played by Joely Richardson) appears in Shining Through.
Dietrich's Son (played by Anthony Walters) appears in Shining Through.
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Character Relationship Map: Shining Through
Shining Through (1992) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Ed Leland
(played by Michael Douglas) — protagonist
Linda Voss
(played by Melanie Griffith) — protagonist
Franze-Otto Dietrich
(played by Liam Neeson) — supporting
Margrete Von Eberstein
(played by Joely Richardson) — supporting
Dietrich's Son
(played by Anthony Walters) — minor
Key Relationships
Dietrich's Son → Franze-Otto Dietrich
(son)
Ed Leland → Margrete Von Eberstein
(Conflict Opposing Agents)
Franze-Otto Dietrich → Margrete Von Eberstein
(Conflict Rival)
Ed Leland → Franze-Otto Dietrich
(Conflict Enemy Combatant)
Linda Voss → Margrete Von Eberstein
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Linda Voss → Franze-Otto Dietrich
(Romantic Unrequited Love)
Ed Leland → Linda Voss
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
A dual-narrative thriller tracking a translator's transformation into a WWII spy and her perilous mission to secure German rocket technology.
Plot Progression
Recruitment & Romance
Berlin Infiltration
The Rescue & The Raid
Betrayal at the Opera
Escape to Freedom
Directed by David Seltzer
Shining Through (1992) · 6.5/10 · drama, romance, thriller, war
