The Ox (1991) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
A religious figure who receives Flyckt's accusation against Helge and initially advises caution. He later reports Helge when he is caught selling the ox hide, leading to Helge's imprisonment. He attem...
The patriarch who, driven by famine desperation, secretly kills his master's ox to feed his starving family. He hides the meat, steals salt, and later attempts to sell the hide, leading to his arrest...
Helge's wife who assists in butchering and hiding the stolen ox meat. After Helge's imprisonment and the family's ostracism, she takes desperate measures to ensure survival, including bearing an illeg...
The master's daughter who visits Svenning at Christmas. She notices the missing ox and raises the issue, triggering a community search that ultimately fails to uncover the truth, allowing Helge's secr...
A soldier who witnesses Helge stealing salt and suspects his involvement in the ox's disappearance. He reports the crime to the vicar, triggering the investigation that leads to Helge's conviction. La...
The wealthy landowner whose ox is killed by Helge. Initially assumes the animal was stolen and remains unaware of the truth. He refuses the vicar's attempts to intervene on Helge's behalf but ultimate...
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
The vicar receives Flyckt's accusation, later reports Helge after catching him selling the ox hide, and contributes to his harsh sentence.
Flyckt reports Helge's suspected crime to the vicar, who initially advises against rash action.
The plot describes Maria as Svenning's daughter and places her with him during Christmas.
The ox belongs to Helge's master Svenning Gustavsson, and Helge secretly kills it for his family's survival.
The plot identifies Elfrida as Helge's wife. They face famine together, reunite after his release, and continue their family life.
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
The vicar attempts to help after Helge's imprisonment, but his efforts fail and Elfrida remains desperate.
The vicar later attempts to help Helge's situation, but Svenning refuses to cooperate.
After Helge's imprisonment, Flyckt reveals the truth about the ox to Elfrida.
Flyckt witnesses Helge stealing salt and suspects that Helge was involved in the ox's disappearance.
During Christmas, Maria notices the missing ox, prompting a search led by Helge.
A famine-stricken family's desperate crime exposes the conflict between survival, social judgment, authority, and marital loyalty.
Directed by Sven Nykvist
The Ox (1991) · 6.5/10 · drama
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