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Character Analysis
Léo
Eden Dambrine
Motivation
Initially, his motivation is social survival—fitting in and avoiding bullying—which later transforms into a desperate search for absolution.
Character Arc
Léo moves from a state of total emotional openness to defensive isolation, eventually reaching a point of painful catharsis through confession and the acceptance of his grief.
Rémi
Gustav De Waele
Motivation
He is motivated purely by authentic connection and is unable to comprehend why Léo is weaponizing their intimacy against him.
Character Arc
Rémi's arc is defined by his inability to understand or adapt to the sudden loss of his best friend. His confusion turns into deep despair, leading to his tragic exit from the narrative.
Sophie
Émilie Dequenne
Motivation
Her primary motivation is to understand the missing pieces of her son's final days and to care for Léo, whom she views as a second son.
Character Arc
She journeys from overwhelming, silent grief to becoming the vessel for Léo's redemption, ultimately providing the forgiveness he cannot give himself.