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All I See Is You (2017) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2017 · 109 min · English
Echo score 54
JustWatch #3,390 63
Directed by
Marc Forster
Starring
Danny Huston, Blake Lively, Ahna O'Reilly, Jason Clarke, Yvonne Strahovski, Bonnie Zellerbach
Budget
$30M

Living a fulfilling life in Bangkok, a blind woman named Gina has built a strong relationship with her husband. After undergoing a corneal transplant and regaining her sight, Gina's independence blossoms, but this newfound vision exposes unsettling truths and long-held secrets. The change creates a crisis, challenging the foundation of their marriage and forcing them to confront a past they thought was buried.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like All I See Is You
  6. 6 Every angle

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Where to Watch All I See Is You (2017)

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14 events in order · contains spoilers

All I See Is You Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of All I See Is You (2017) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Introduction to Phrogging

    Mindy and Alec, two curious teenagers, explore the disturbing practice of 'phrogging', which involves secretly living in someone else's home without their knowledge. Their journey begins as they discreetly enter the house of police detective Greg Harper and his family, setting the stage for an unsettling series of events.

    Where
    Greg Harper's home
  2. The Beginning of Chaos

    While Mindy tries to maintain a low profile, Alec becomes increasingly mischievous, creating chaos within the Harper household. He engages in unsettling acts, such as removing personal family photographs and turning on appliances, further spooking the unsuspecting family.

    Where
    Greg Harper's home
  3. Uncovering Secrets

    Tension arises when Connor, the Harpers' son, and Greg confront the emotional distress of Jackie's affair. Greg's outburst leads him to destroy his phone, prompting the arrival of a repairman while the family is away—a situation manipulated by Alec to further complicate their lives.

    Where
    Greg Harper's home
  4. The Return of Jackie

    Jackie returns unexpectedly home, only to be shocked by the presence of a repairman and the disappearance of her silverware, a prank played by Alec. Her confusion adds to the mounting tension as the family's reality becomes increasingly disconcerted.

    Where
    Greg Harper's home
  5. Investigation Begins

    Lieutenant Moriah Davis assigns Greg and his partner Ray to investigate the mysterious disappearances of Michael King and young Justin Whitter, who vanished under puzzling circumstances. They recover a green pocketknife at the scene, which connects to a notorious convict named Cole Gordon.

    Where
    Investigative scene
  6. Seeking Answers from Tommy

    The investigation leads Greg and Ray to Tommy Braun, a survivor of Cole Gordon's past attacks. Tommy shares harrowing memories and speaks of a 'magic house', hinting at dangers related to their ongoing search for the missing boys, raising the stakes for our protagonists.

    Where
    Tommy's location
  7. Love Triangle and Violence

    With escalating tensions, Jackie's lover Todd arrives at the Harper home, unaware of the chaos brewing. Alec, in a moment of devious intent, throws a sunflower mug at Todd, leading to a series of events that heighten the family's already fraught dynamics.

    Where
    Greg Harper's home
  8. Discovery of a Crime

    Chaos reaches a climax when Jackie discovers Todd's lifeless body hidden in the basement following a confrontation with Greg. In a state of panic, the family conspires to bury Todd's body, unintentionally unraveling deeper secrets when Connor finds the silverware.

    Where
    Greg Harper's basement
  9. Connor's Abduction

    The situation intensifies when Connor receives a mysterious text about 'phrogging', leading him to stumble upon Alec, who captures him while wearing a frog mask. This shocking moment signifies Alec’s complete descent into malevolence, further endangering the Harper family.

    Where
    Wooded area
  10. Mindy's Desperate Escape

    As tensions boil over, Mindy attempts to escape from Alec but is brutally attacked and rendered unconscious. Awakening in a dangerous situation, she manages to flee into the woods, where she witnesses horrific events unfold, ultimately setting her on a path to rescue the imprisoned boys.

    Where
    Woods
  11. Revealing the Hidden Trailer

    In a dramatic twist, Mindy discovers a hidden trailer where Michael and Justin are being held captive. Her attempt to rescue them leads to violent confrontation, revealing the fractured reality of the situations around them and escalating the urgency of the search.

    Where
    Hidden trailer
  12. A Dark Confrontation

    After a series of deceptions, Greg becomes increasingly dangerous as he realizes Alec’s true intentions. In a horrific encounter, Greg attempts to frame Mindy by orchestrating a fatality, adding further layers of betrayal and suspense to the plot.

    Where
    Greg Harper's home
  13. The Climactic Struggle

    In the film's gripping climax, Alec confronts Greg with an axe, representing the culmination of their fraught relationship. Their lethal struggle results in Greg's downfall, coinciding with the intervention of Ray, which leads to a shocking resolution.

    Where
    Greg Harper's home
  14. Rescue Operation

    As the tension wanes, police officers arrive to rescue Michael and Justin, who have been imprisoned throughout the harrowing events. Mindy's past and her connection to Alec are revealed, culminating in a tragic reflection on childhood memories tainted by darkness.

    Where
    Hidden trailer

Last updated: November 02, 2024 at 13:04

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Timeline questions answered

All I See Is You Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of All I See Is You (2017): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Alec torment the Harper family with strange behaviors?

Alec's psychological torment of the Harper family stems from his deep-seated anger toward Greg Harper, who he holds responsible for his dark past. He deliberately disrupts the household to create chaos and draw attention to the family's hidden secrets, particularly Jackie's affair and the deteriorating family dynamic.

Foreshadowing: Alec's early acts of removing photographs and hiding Jackie's sunflower mug hint at his intent to destabilize the family from within.

  • Alec Harper
  • phrogging
  • harassment
  • psychological torment
  • Greg Harper
Q2

Why does Greg kill Todd?

Greg kills Todd after confronting him about his affair with Jackie. When Todd threatens to expose the family's secrets and potentially harm the family, Greg feels compelled to protect his wife and son. This murder marks Greg's descent into darkness and sets the stage for the cover-up that follows.

Foreshadowing: Jackie's affair and the tension in the household create the volatile situation that leads to Todd's death.

  • Greg Harper
  • Todd
  • murder
  • affair
  • cover-up
Q3

Why is Alec kidnapping Michael and Justin?

Alec is revealed to be working with Greg in kidnapping the children, specifically Michael King and Justin Whitter. Their motives remain tied to Greg's sinister involvement in the missing children case, with Alec acting as an accomplice in what appears to be a operation connected to Cole Gordon and the 'magic house' that Tommy Braun warned about.

Foreshadowing: The investigation into the missing boys and the discovery of the green pocketknife at the scene connect to Cole Gordon, hinting at a larger criminal operation.

  • Alec
  • Michael King
  • Justin Whitter
  • kidnapping
  • Cole Gordon
Q4

Why does Greg try to frame Mindy?

Greg frames Mindy to cover his tracks after she discovers the hidden trailer where the children are held captive. Realizing she could expose his involvement in the kidnappings, Greg orchestrates a fatal encounter to make her appear as the culprit, further manipulating the situation to protect himself.

Foreshadowing: Mindy's discovery of the trailer and her attempt to rescue the boys directly threatens Greg's criminal operation.

  • Greg Harper
  • Mindy
  • frame
  • cover-up
  • kidnapping
Q5

What is the 'magic house' Tommy Braun mentions?

Tommy Braun describes a 'magic house' that fades away, connected to Cole Gordon's past attacks. This cryptic warning hints at a location used by the kidnappers to hide their victims. The magic house concept serves as a ominous setting where Michael and Justin are eventually discovered imprisoned in a hidden trailer.

Foreshadowing: Tommy's haunting description of the magic house foreshadows the hidden trailer where the children are held.

  • magic house
  • Tommy Braun
  • Cole Gordon
  • hidden trailer
  • victims
Q6

Why does Alec wear a frog mask when capturing Connor?

Alec wears a frog mask while capturing Connor to instill fear and maintain his anonymity, but it also symbolizes his descent into psychological manipulation. The mask, combined with his earlier 'phrogging' activities, creates a terrifying image that haunts the family and represents his twisted identity.

Foreshadowing: The frog mask connects to the earlier 'phrogging' theme of intruders living secretly within the home.

  • Alec
  • Connor
  • frog mask
  • capture
  • phrogging
Q7

How does Alec confront Greg with an axe in the climax?

In the film's climax, Alec lures Greg downstairs by feigning surrender, then ambushes him with an axe. This confrontation represents the culmination of Alec's revenge plot against Greg, whom he holds responsible for his traumatic past. Their struggle ends with Greg's death, followed by Ray Spitzky's intervention that leads to the resolution.

Foreshadowing: Alec's earlier manipulation and building tension between him and Greg set up this violent confrontation.

  • Alec
  • Greg Harper
  • axe
  • climax
  • confrontation
Q8

Why is Greg Harper involved in kidnapping the children?

Greg Harper, despite being a police detective tasked with finding the missing children, is secretly involved in their abduction. His motive appears connected to his past association with Cole Gordon and the criminal underworld. Working with Alec, Greg orchestrates the kidnappings while simultaneously investigating them, using his position as detective to cover his tracks.

Foreshadowing: The investigation into the missing boys, led by Greg himself, was always suspicious given his concealed motives.

  • Greg Harper
  • detective
  • kidnapping
  • Cole Gordon
  • corruption
Q9

Why does Alec think of Mindy's childhood memory at the end?

Alec's final reflection on Mindy reveals a childhood connection between them, suggesting a shared traumatic past that ties into the film's larger theme of unresolved darkness from their youth. This poignant moment humanizes Alec and explains his complex psychological state, showing that his actions are rooted in haunting memories that 'refuse to remain buried.'

Foreshadowing: The film hints at Alec's troubled past throughout, and this final revelation ties his history to Mindy.

  • Alec
  • Mindy
  • childhood memory
  • past
  • trauma
Q10

Why does Connor find the silverware in the woods?

Connor discovers the silverware that Alec had previously stolen from the house, hidden in the woods. This discovery occurs as the family attempts to bury Todd's body, and it triggers Connor to realize that the 'paranormal' disturbances in their home were actually caused by human intruders rather than supernatural forces.

Foreshadowing: Alec's early theft of Jackie's sunflower mug and other silverware foreshadows this discovery.

  • Connor
  • silverware
  • woods
  • discovery
  • investigation
Q11

What leads Jackie to discover Todd's body in the basement?

Jackie discovers Todd's lifeless body in the basement after Greg kills him during a confrontation about their affair. The murder occurs when Greg, desperate to protect his family from the chaos Todd represents, attacks him. Jackie then stumbles upon the body, leading to the family's panicked decision to cover up the crime.

Foreshadowing: Tensions from Jackie's affair and Todd's arrival at the house create the volatile situation leading to this discovery.

  • Jackie
  • Todd
  • body
  • basement
  • murder
Q12

Why does Connor receive a text about phrogging?

Connor receives a mysterious text about 'phrogging' from Alec, who uses this information to lure him into the woods. This text serves as a trap, allowing Alec to capture Connor while wearing the frog mask. The text reveals that Alec has been manipulating the family all along, using their own technology against them.

Foreshadowing: Alec's earlier infiltration of the Harper home through 'phrogging' connects to this text message manipulation.

  • Connor
  • phrogging
  • text
  • trap
  • Alec

Movie threads

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Curated lists built around what makes All I See Is You tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Psychological home invasion thrillers like All I See Is You

When a safe space becomes a trap, forcing characters to confront buried secrets. Movies like All I See Is You where a home invasion premise exposes deep-seated family secrets and psychological torment. These thrillers focus on the erosion of safety, building intense suspense as characters uncover unsettling truths within their own walls.

  • unsettling
  • claustrophobic
  • paranoid
  • suspenseful
  • disturbing
  • anxious
  • Tone: dark, tense, paranoid
  • Pacing: slow burn that accelerates into chaos
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread typically begin with a seemingly stable domestic life that is disrupted by an external (or internal) threat. The invasion serves to peel back layers of deception, revealing a darker reality beneath the surface. The narrative builds towards a climax where the protagonist must physically and emotionally confront the source of the threat to survive.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared premise of a violated sanctuary leading to psychological unraveling. They consistently feature a dark tone, high intensity, heavy emotional weight, and a mix of psychological and physical threat that creates a deeply unsettling and suspenseful vibe.

Movies about shattered perceptions like All I See Is You

A character's newfound vision or knowledge dismantles their understanding of reality. If you liked All I See Is You, explore more films where a character's reality is dismantled by a new perspective. These complex dramas and thrillers deal with the heavy emotional consequences of seeing the truth, often leading to a crisis of identity and trust.

  • psychological
  • unsettling
  • disturbing
  • thought-provoking
  • anxious
  • paranoid
  • Tone: dark, psychologically complex
  • Pacing: variable, building to revelation
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative arc follows a protagonist who gains a new form of 'sight' that acts as a catalyst. This new perspective initially seems empowering but quickly becomes a source of psychological torment as it exposes lies, manipulations, or a traumatic past. The story delves into the protagonist's struggle to reconcile this new, darker reality with their previous life, leading to a personal reckoning.

Why they belong together: These films are united by the core theme of perception-altering events that trigger a psychological crisis. They share a complex narrative structure, a dark or tense tone, and a heavy emotional weight focused on betrayal, identity, and the painful cost of truth.

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