Matthias (played by Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas) is a protagonist in Matthias & Maxime.
A motivated but uptight businessman and lifelong friend of Maxime. His life is upended after sharing a kiss with Maxime for a student film, causing insomnia, relationship conflicts with his girlfriend Sarah, and a rejected job promotion. He struggles with denial, attends Maxime's farewell party, gets into a fight, and later shares a brief sexual encounter with Maxime before pulling away. Ultimately, he realizes his feelings and waits for Maxime at the airport. Maxime (played by Xavier Dolan) is a protagonist in Matthias & Maxime.
A quieter, gentler bartender and lifelong friend of Matthias who cares for his abusive alcoholic mother. He agrees to star in a student film directed by Érika, leading to a kiss with Matthias that leaves him confused. As he prepares to move to Australia, he discovers a childhood drawing of the two friends and realizes Matthias' emotional denial. He secures a recommendation letter and departs for the airport, where he is happily reunited with Matthias. Rivette (played by Pier-Luc Funk) appears in Matthias & Maxime.
A wealthy friend of Matthias and Maxime who owns a lakeside cabin. He hosts the group's gathering and makes a bet with Matthias, which forces Matthias to participate in Érika's student short film. His role is primarily to facilitate the friends' trip and the subsequent film project. Sarah (played by Marilyn Castonguay) appears in Matthias & Maxime.
Matthias' caring girlfriend who supports him but becomes concerned about his post-kiss emotional turmoil. She encourages him to attend Maxime's farewell party and the subsequent afterparty, attempting to help him navigate his confusion and maintain their relationship amidst his growing distress.
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Characters
Matthias
(played by Gabriel D'Almeida Freitas) — protagonist
A motivated but uptight businessman and lifelong friend of Maxime. His life is upended after sharing a kiss with Maxime for a student film, causing insomnia, relationship conflicts with his girlfriend...
Maxime
(played by Xavier Dolan) — protagonist
A quieter, gentler bartender and lifelong friend of Matthias who cares for his abusive alcoholic mother. He agrees to star in a student film directed by Érika, leading to a kiss with Matthias that lea...
Rivette
(played by Pier-Luc Funk) — supporting
A wealthy friend of Matthias and Maxime who owns a lakeside cabin. He hosts the group's gathering and makes a bet with Matthias, which forces Matthias to participate in Érika's student short film. His...
Sarah
(played by Marilyn Castonguay) — supporting
Matthias' caring girlfriend who supports him but becomes concerned about his post-kiss emotional turmoil. She encourages him to attend Maxime's farewell party and the subsequent afterparty, attempting...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Matthias → Sarah
(Romantic Girlfriend)
Sarah is explicitly described as Matthias's caring girlfriend.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Rivette → Maxime
(Social Wealthy Friend)
Rivette owns the lakeside cabin and hosts the gathering attended by Maxime.
Rivette → Matthias
(Social Wealthy Friend)
Rivette is described as a wealthy friend of Matthias and Maxime who hosts them at his lakeside cabin.
Sarah → Maxime
(Social Understanding Acquaintance)
Sarah attends the farewell gathering connected to Maxime and appears to understand Matthias's conflicted feelings about him.
Matthias → Maxime
(Social Lifelong Friend)
The plot identifies Matthias and Maxime as lifelong friends living in Montreal.
Story Analysis
A lifelong friendship is transformed when an unexpected kiss exposes feelings that both men struggle to acknowledge before Maxime's departure.
Plot Progression
Friends At The Lake
The Kiss Changes Everything
Denial Under Pressure
Farewell Breakdown
The Choice To Stay Connected
Directed by Xavier Dolan
Matthias & Maxime (2019) · 7.1/10 · drama, romance
