Characters
This boy becomes Earth's ambassador by accident.
Who is Elio?
This is what the aliens mistakenly think Elio is.
What is Earth’s ambassador?
Elio often talks to these before being abducted.
What are satellites (or aliens)?
Elio says this when he first meets the aliens.
What is “I’m just a kid!”
Elio often feels like this at the beginning of the movie.
What is lonely?
She’s Elio’s strong and supportive military mother.
Who is Olga?
The name for the intergalactic gathering place where species meet.
What is the Communiverse?
Despite being busy with work, Olga always shows this toward Elio.
What is love / support / concern / protection?
Olga reminds Elio with this phrase: “Being brave doesn’t mean being unafraid. It means…”
What is “…doing it anyway.”
Elio slowly becomes this to many of the aliens.
What is a friend?
This alien leader is suspicious of Elio and challenges him in the Communiverse.
Who is Lord Grigon?
This group of powerful aliens decides Elio’s fate in the Communiverse.
What is the Council of Species? (or the Alien Council)
This happens to Elio in the middle of the day while home alone.
What is he’s abducted by aliens?
“You do not belong here, Earthling.”
Who is Lord Grigon?
Elio’s aunt tells him it’s okay to feel this emotion sometimes.
What is scared?
This alien believes in Elio’s potential and helps guide him.
Who is Questa?
Instead of using weapons or power, Elio uses this to gain respect.
What is kindness / emotions / storytelling / honesty?
Elio lives in this kind of place.
What is a military base?
This is Elio’s message broadcasted at the start of the movie.
What is “If any aliens are listening…”
This feeling helps Elio make brave choices in the Communiverse.
What is hope (or courage)?
This character’s name sounds like a gargle and has six eyeballs — and a surprisingly kind heart.
Who is Glordon?
This strange trial determines whether Elio can stay or must be returned to Earth.
What is the Ritual of Reckoning?
Olga is working on ......
What is a space communication program / alien contact mission/secret project for the government?
This line ends the movie and echoes the theme of belonging.
What is “Maybe the universe isn’t so big after all.”
By the end of the movie, Elio feels more of this — both in space and at home.
What is belonging (or loved)?