Subject (played by Martin Savage) is a protagonist in Hello, Friend.
The central protagonist who purchases the faulty Praemus internet device. His life deteriorates rapidly as the unit causes physical injuries, isolates him from loved ones, triggers paranoia, and ultimately leads to a heart attack and temporary coma. Spouse (played by Helen Grace) is a protagonist in Hello, Friend.
The Subject's wife who leaves a Dear John letter on his computer monitor, stating she is taking their daughter and forbidding him from looking for them, marking the complete collapse of his personal life. Child (played by Poppy Rogers) appears in Hello, Friend.
The Subject's young daughter who plays with matches while her father is distracted reading the Praemus manual. She is later taken away by her mother following the family's breakdown. Friend (played by John Hopkinson) appears in Hello, Friend.
(played by Peter Serafinowicz) appears in Hello, Friend.
Hello, Friend (2003) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Subject
(played by Martin Savage) — protagonist
The central protagonist who purchases the faulty Praemus internet device. His life deteriorates rapidly as the unit causes physical injuries, isolates him from loved ones, triggers paranoia, and ultim...
Spouse
(played by Helen Grace) — protagonist
The Subject's wife who leaves a Dear John letter on his computer monitor, stating she is taking their daughter and forbidding him from looking for them, marking the complete collapse of his personal l...
Child
(played by Poppy Rogers) — supporting
The Subject's young daughter who plays with matches while her father is distracted reading the Praemus manual. She is later taken away by her mother following the family's breakdown.
Friend
(played by John Hopkinson) — minor
(played by Peter Serafinowicz) — minor
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Spouse → Child
(Family Mother)
Subject → Child
(Family Father)
Subject → Spouse
(Family Husband)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Subject →
(Conflict Coerced Purchase)
Spouse →
(Conflict Affected Third Party)
Subject → Friend
(Social Friend)
Story Analysis
A satirical short film depicting how a faulty internet device systematically destroys a man's physical health, social connections, and personal life.
