Character Relationship Map: Don't Be Afraid

Characters

• Ondro (played by Ján Kroner) — protagonist

  Ondro is the fearless central character of the film, portrayed by Ján Kroner. The synopsis identifies him as the companion of Ferko, a robber, and names him as the fearless Ondra; it does not provide...

• Ferko (played by Ondřej Vetchý) — supporting

  Ferko is a robber who accompanies Ondro, the fearless central character. The synopsis specifically identifies him as Ondra’s companion and says he is portrayed by Ondřej Vetchý; it does not describe t...

• Ondro's Father (played by Karol Machata) — supporting
• Ferko (voice) (played by Miroslav Noga) — minor

  Ferko is identified in the synopsis as a robber who accompanies Ondro, the fearless central character. This voice-role listing names Ferko, but the synopsis does not explain the voice credit or provid...

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Ondro's Father → Ondro (father)
• Ferko → Ferko (voice) (Meta Voice Portrayal) — Ferko (voice) represents the separately credited vocal portrayal of Ferko.

  The reference identifies Ferko as a character performed by Ondřej Vetchý and separately credits Ferko's voice to Miroslav Noga.

Story Analysis

A Czechoslovak fairy-tale film combines inherited story motifs with a fearless central journey accompanied by Ferko.

Plot Progression

1. A Czechoslovak Fairy Tale — The reference presents the film as a Czechoslovak fairy-tale production directed by Július Matula. Ferko is identified as a companion within the central journey.
2. Inherited Story Motifs — The narrative is based on motifs from two tales by Božena Němcová. These sources in turn vary motifs associated with learning fear and a princess in a coffin.
3. The Fearless Journey — The available reference identifies a fearless central traveler and Ferko as his companion. It does not provide further scene-level plot details.
4. From Premiere To Broadcast — The film premiered in Czechoslovakia in 1989 and later received its German television premiere in 1991. A repeat broadcast followed in 1992.