Ruby Red

Ruby Red

Year: 2013

Runtime: 122 mins

Language: German

Director: Felix Fuchssteiner

RomanceDramaFantasy

On her 16th birthday, Gwendolyn Shepherd finds out that instead of her cousin, she has inherited a rare gene that allows her to travel through time.

Tense
Happy ending
Moderately emotional
Medium intensity
Fast pacing
Moderate complexity

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Timeline & Setting – Ruby Red (2013)

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Time period

Multi-era (1782, 1912, 1942, and present-day 21st century)

The film jumps across several historical periods: the late 18th century (1782), the early 20th century (1912), the World War II era (1942), and contemporary present-day settings. Each era introduces new dangers, technologies, and social norms that influence the characters’ choices. Time travel itself stands as the central mechanism driving the plot and shaping personal destinies across centuries.

Location

London, England

The story unfolds within an aristocratic circle in London, with social events and strict class boundaries shaping the characters. Key settings include the fashionable party scenes, the quiet streets around Hyde Park, and a hidden headquarters where the Order of Count Saint Germain operates. The city serves as a backdrop that contrasts tradition with the secret, time-bending ambitions of its inhabitants.

🕰️ Aristocratic London 🏛️ Historic society 🗺️ Hyde Park and city locations

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Main Characters – Ruby Red (2013)

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Gwendolyn Shepherd (Maria Ehrich)

Aristocratic London teen who discovers she carries the time-travel gene and can jump across centuries. She evolves from wary participant to determined traveler who must decide between family duty and personal freedom. Her journey reveals she can see ghosts and uncovers hidden family secrets tied to the Raven prophecy.

🎭 Protagonist 🧭 Time traveler

Gideon de Villiers (Jannis Niewöhner)

A fellow time traveler and trained member of the Order who starts off loyal to the group but grows to question its goals after developing feelings for Gwen. He is intelligent, guarded, and brave, navigating dangerous loyalties as he helps Gwen uncover the truth behind the Chronograph.

💘 Romantic interest 🧭 Time traveler ally

Grace Shepherd (Veronica Ferres)

Gwen's mother, protective and pragmatic. She recognizes Gwen's power and guides her through the implications of time travel. Grace's past actions—assisting Lucy and Paul to escape—show a willingness to challenge the Order to protect her family.

👩 Mother 🛡️ Protector

Charlotte Montrose (Laura Berlin)

Gwen's cousin who appears to be the rightful 'Ruby' with a secret gene of her own. Initially favored by the Order, she is competitive and taunts Gwen, driving conflict while remaining a complex figure tied to the prophecy and the history of their families.

👑 Cousin 🧭 Rival

Lucy Montrose (Josefine Preuß)

A cunning traveler who previously helped steal the Chronograph and escape danger. She reappears across eras as a wary ally, carrying a talisman and guiding Gwen with hard-won knowledge about the risks of their mission.

🗝️ Secretive ally 👻 Ghostly memory

Graf von St. Germain (Peter Simonischek)

The enigmatic grandmaster of the Order who can read minds and seeks to control Gwen's power. He embodies the pursuit of power over time and presents a formidable moral and strategic obstacle for Gwen and Gideon.

🗡️ Antagonist 🧭 Mind powers

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Major Themes – Ruby Red (2013)

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🕰️ Time Travel

Time travel drives the entire narrative, forcing characters to confront how past actions shape present consequences. The ability to jump between eras reveals that personal destiny can be negotiated, not fixed. The Chronograph and the prophecy create moral tension over who should control time and why.

🗝️ Legacy

A powerful family lineage governs who can time travel, creating a web of secrets and rivalries across generations. Gwen must navigate inherited duties and the pressure to fit a predetermined role as the 'Ruby.' The story shows how lineage can grant both privilege and burden, shaping identity and choices.

💘 Romance

Gwen and Gideon's relationship unfolds across centuries, challenging loyalty codes and secrecy. Their bond grows amid mounting dangers from the Order and competing expectations from family rivals. Love becomes a catalyst for doubt, courage, and defiance of imposed roles.

⚖️ Control vs Freedom

The Order aims to harness Gwen's power with secrecy and a dangerous device, highlighting a struggle between control and personal autonomy. The prophecy and the threat of sacrifice raise the stakes about who gets to decide one's fate. The narrative continually questions whether power over time should be used or resisted.

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