Russell (played by Tom Cullen) is a protagonist in Weekend.
The reserved protagonist who works as a lifeguard and privately records his sexual encounters. He spends a transformative weekend with Glen, exploring their connection and his own identity, ultimately overcoming his hesitation to come out publicly by chasing after Glen at the train station. Glen (played by Chris New) is a protagonist in Weekend.
An open and blunt art student who records hookups to explore identity gaps. He invites Russell to a goodbye party, shares his past trauma with an unfaithful ex, struggles with commitment due to his moving schedule, and leaves a voice recorder as a parting gift. Jamie (played by Jonathan Race) appears in Weekend.
Russell's best friend who hosts a birthday party for his daughter. He attempts to connect with a distracted Russell during the event and ultimately drives him to the train station so Russell can properly say goodbye to Glen. Jill (played by Laura Freeman) appears in Weekend.
Glen's flatmate who briefly interacts with Russell at a straight bar. She reveals crucial backstory about Glen's past relationship with an unfaithful partner named John and mentions that her friends bet Glen would not actually travel to America. Johnny (played by Jonathan Wright) appears in Weekend.
Referenced as John in the plot. Glen's ex-boyfriend who cheated on him repeatedly, causing Glen to abandon serious relationships. Russell also reveals having slept with him at some point.
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Characters
Russell
(played by Tom Cullen) — protagonist
The reserved protagonist who works as a lifeguard and privately records his sexual encounters. He spends a transformative weekend with Glen, exploring their connection and his own identity, ultimately...
Glen
(played by Chris New) — protagonist
An open and blunt art student who records hookups to explore identity gaps. He invites Russell to a goodbye party, shares his past trauma with an unfaithful ex, struggles with commitment due to his mo...
Jamie
(played by Jonathan Race) — supporting
Russell's best friend who hosts a birthday party for his daughter. He attempts to connect with a distracted Russell during the event and ultimately drives him to the train station so Russell can prope...
Jill
(played by Laura Freeman) — supporting
Glen's flatmate who briefly interacts with Russell at a straight bar. She reveals crucial backstory about Glen's past relationship with an unfaithful partner named John and mentions that her friends b...
Johnny
(played by Jonathan Wright) — supporting
Referenced as John in the plot. Glen's ex-boyfriend who cheated on him repeatedly, causing Glen to abandon serious relationships. Russell also reveals having slept with him at some point.
Key Relationships
Jamie → Russell
(Family Father & Daughter)
Russell → Jill
(Social Casual Acquaintances)
Russell → Johnny
(Romantic Past Hookup)
Glen → Johnny
(Romantic Toxic Ex-Lovers)
Glen → Jill
(Social Flatmates)
Russell → Jamie
(Social Best Friends)
Russell → Glen
(Romantic Intimate Partners)
Story Analysis
A two-day encounter between two gay men explores intimacy, identity, and the tension between fleeting connections and lasting emotional bonds.
