Character Relationship Map: Rust and Bone

Characters

• Stéphanie (played by Marion Cotillard) — protagonist

  An orca trainer at Marineland who survives a fatal accident resulting in leg amputation. Struggling with depression, she rebuilds her life, learns to walk with prosthetics, and develops a complex roma...

• Sam (played by Armand Verdure) — supporting

  Ali's young son. He is cared for by Anna while Ali travels for training. During a visit, he falls through ice into a lake and requires rescue by Ali, who fractures his hands saving him. Sam ultimately...

• Anna (played by Corinne Masiero) — supporting

  Ali's sister and a cashier struggling with financial instability. She houses Ali, gets fired for taking expired food, discovers Ali installed surveillance cameras at her workplace, and clashes with hi...

• Martial (played by Bouli Lanners) — supporting

  Ali's co-worker at the security job. He informs Ali about an illegal fighting racket where he can earn extra money. He later leaves town, prompting Stéphanie to take over managing Ali's bets.

• Anna's Colleague (played by Martine Millar) — minor
• Richard (played by Jean-Michel Correia) — supporting

  Anna's partner. He confronts Ali after the surveillance camera incident, demanding he leave Anna's apartment. Later, he drops Sam off for a day visit with Ali at the training facility.

Key Relationships

• Anna's Colleague → Anna (colleague)
• Sam → Martial (Social Acquaintances)
• Stéphanie → Richard (Social Acquaintances)
• Anna → Martial (Social Acquaintances)
• Richard → Sam (Family Stepfather Figure)
• Stéphanie → Sam (Alliance Caregiver)
• Stéphanie → Anna (Social Friends)
• Stéphanie → Martial (Professional Betting Manager)
• Anna → Richard (Romantic Partners)
• Anna → Sam (Family Aunt)

Story Analysis

A story of physical and emotional recovery through unconventional love and sacrifice.

Plot Progression

1. Shattered Dreams
2. Rebuilding Bonds
3. Fractured Trust
4. Ice and Redemption