Center of My World

Seventeen-year-old Phil returns home from summer camp to Villa Visible, a secluded mansion where he lives with his mother Glass and his twin sister Dianne. He navigates a fragile family dynamic, witnesses growing tension between Glass and Dianne, and seeks belonging with his eccentric friend Kat. During the school year he falls in love with Nicholas, and his loyalties are tested as friendships and relationships collide.

Glass is the mother in Villa Visible, a migrant to Germany with a past that haunts her present. Her relationships—now with Michael—mirror unresolved trauma and stir tension within the family. She remains protective and caring, even as secrets from her past threaten to tear them apart.

Dianne is Glass’s twin sister, rumored to communicate with animals and prone to nightly escapades. She resents the family’s instability and hides her pain behind rebellion and intense attachments. Her actions culminate in a poisoning plot that shatters trust and exposes buried wounds.

Kat is Phil’s eccentric best friend who injects energy and levity into their group. She both supports Phil and challenges boundaries when she grows close to Nicholas. Her presence highlights the flexibility of friendship and the risks of loyalty tests.

Nicholas is a new classmate who begins a passionate affair with Phil. His ties to Kat complicate the trio’s dynamic, and Phil questions his sincerity as desires blur boundaries. His actions reveal the complexities of love and commitment during adolescence.

Michael is Glass’s boyfriend, a stabilizing presence who helps the family navigate their crisis. He participates in uncovering their shared past and supports Phil’s efforts to reconcile Dianne and Glass, acting as a quiet anchor in the household.

Tereza is Glass’s lesbian friend who offers warmth and support. She provides a confidant role and even lends the weekend cabin for Phil and Nicholas, helping the trio seek privacy and connection.

Pascal is a close friend within Glass and Tereza’s circle, part of the warm, supportive social network that contrasts with the family’s isolation. Her presence adds to the sense of community that anchors the characters.