An introvert by nature,Matthias has always been at odds with his family and has become a shadow of Louis' puppet.Disfigurеd on the left side of his body after a firе,he has become even more withdrawn and unhappy,a slаvе to his own puppet,constantly tormented by nightmares.He is close to going crazy.Despite his skill in controlling puppets and ventriloquism,Matthias hates it and wants to live his own life,to be himself,not a copy of Louis' puppet.Sad and lonely he longs for recognition as himself