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Release, runtime and language
2020 · 91 min · Spanish
Echo score 63
JustWatch #34,249 1
Directed by
Yibran Assaud
Starring
Abraham Kleinfinger, Andrea Sutton, Daniel Haddad, Hanssel Casillas, Loreto Peralta, Luis de La Rosa

A charming 13-year-old boy in Mexico City develops a crush on a beautiful schoolmate, leading to a humorous and heartfelt journey of friendship and first love. With the help of his loyal friends, he embarks on a quest to win her affection, learning valuable lessons about himself and the power of genuine connection along the way. The story explores themes of self-discovery and the importance of believing in oneself.

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On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like All the Freckles in the World
  6. 6 Every angle

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

All the Freckles in the World Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of All the Freckles in the World (2020) 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. José Moves to Mexico City

    In 1994, 13-year-old José Miguel relocates to Mexico City, filled with excitement about starting a new school life. The city's vibrant atmosphere is heightened by the ongoing World Cup, which adds to his anticipation of new experiences.

    When
    1994
    Where
    Mexico City

  2. Crush on Cristina

    At school, José quickly develops feelings for Cristina, the girl of his dreams. This infatuation drives him to navigate the complexities of teenage romance, especially with her current boyfriend, Kenji.

    Where
    School

  3. The Birthday Cake Disaster

    To win Cristina's affection, José decides to bake her a birthday cake. Unfortunately, his father eats the cake the day before the big reveal, leaving him disheartened and without his planned surprise.

    Where
    Home

  4. Unexpected Support from Mom

    After the cake incident, José's mother steps in to help him recover from the mishap. She gives him money to buy a different treat from the bakery, which he presents to Cristina at school, beginning their friendship.

    Where
    Bakery

  5. Liliana's Kiss

    While walking home with Liliana, she unexpectedly kisses José and gives him a cassette tape. Although flattered, José respectfully declines her advances, reinforcing his commitment to Cristina.

    Where
    Street

  6. Gift of the Cassette Tape

    José decides to give the cassette tape to Cristina as a gesture of his growing affection. Cristina is delighted with the gift, and their bond strengthens as they continue to spend time together.

    Where
    School

  7. Forming the Soccer Team

    Motivated to impress Cristina, José forms a soccer team in preparation for an upcoming school tournament. He eagerly rallies his friends to participate, showcasing his competitive spirit.

    Where
    School

  8. The Bet with Kenji

    Tensions rise when Kenji listens to the cassette that José gave Cristina. After an intense confrontation in the bathroom, they make a bet that the tournament's winner will keep Cristina, raising the stakes of their rivalry.

    Where
    School Bathroom

  9. Defeat in the Finals

    José's team faces a crushing loss in the tournament finals, leaving him devastated. Frustration mounts as he accuses Kenji of cheating, further escalating their animosity.

    Where
    School

  10. The Fight for Cristina

    In a fit of anger and a desire to defend his honor, José agrees to fight Kenji after school. The confrontation is intense, ending with José thrown to the ground, but it inadvertently leads to a moment of romance with Cristina.

    Where
    After School

  11. The Ice Skating Outing

    During an ice skating outing with Cristina, emotions run high when José admits he might have feelings for Liliana. Hurt by his words, Cristina slaps him and leaves, creating a significant rift between them.

    Where
    Ice Skating Rink

  12. Attempt to Mend Things

    In an effort to reconcile his feelings, José brings flowers to Liliana, only to catch her in a passionate moment with Kenji. Heartbroken by this discovery, he realizes his feelings are unreturned.

    Where
    Park

  13. Moving Away

    José's father unexpectedly informs him that their family is moving away, intensifying his feelings of loss and confusion about his relationships. This news disrupts his hopes of resolving things with Cristina and Liliana.

    Where
    Home

  14. Confession of Love

    At school, José bravely admits his love for both Cristina and Liliana, demonstrating the emotional turmoil he faces. This candid moment encapsulates the complexities of teenage love and friendship.

    Where
    School

  15. A New Encounter

    As his family drives to their new home, José experiences a moment of hope when they stop and he sees another girl passionately hitting baseballs. This final scene hints at new beginnings and possibilities ahead.

    Where
    Road Stop

Last updated: November 15, 2024 at 20:40

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Timeline questions answered

All the Freckles in the World Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of All the Freckles in the World (2020): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does José's father eat the birthday cake he made for Cristina?

José's father unknowingly eats the cake the day before José planned to give it to Cristina. This happens because José hides the cake but doesn't tell anyone what it is. His father sees it in the kitchen and assumes it's left for anyone to eat. The mishap isn't malicious, it's simply a comedic misunderstanding that leads José's mother to give him money for a bakery treat instead.

  • cake
  • birthday
  • father
  • Cristina
Q2

Why does Kenji challenge José to a bet over Cristina?

Kenji becomes angry when he learns that José gave Cristina the cassette tape, especially after seeing how much she enjoys the music. During a confrontation in the school bathroom, Kenji discovers José is the one who gifted the tape, which sparks his competitive jealousy. The bet states that whoever wins the soccer tournament will keep Cristina as a girlfriend, while the loser must never speak to her again.

  • Kenji
  • bet
  • soccer
  • tournament
  • Cristina
Q3

Why does the fight between José and Kenji end with José and Cristina kissing?

After José accuses Kenji of cheating during the soccer match, Kenji challenges him to a fight after school. During the confrontation, José throws dirt at Kenji in a desperate move, and Kenji retaliates with a punch that knocks José down. When Cristina runs over to check on José, she's moved by his willingness to fight for her. This moment of vulnerability and emotion leads them to share their first kiss.

  • fight
  • kiss
  • Cristina
  • Kenji
Q4

Why does Cristina slap José during the ice skating outing?

While ice skating, José honestly admits to Cristina that he thinks he might have feelings for Liliana as well. Cristina is deeply hurt by this confession, especially since she believed José was fully committed to her. The slap represents her emotional reaction to feeling betrayed and confused about where José's true feelings lie.

  • Cristina
  • slap
  • ice skating
  • Liliana
  • feelings
Q5

Why does Liliana kiss José if she eventually ends up with Kenji?

Liliana kisses José early in the story as a genuine expression of her feelings at that moment. However, José politely declines her advances because his heart is set on Cristina. Later, as the story progresses, Liliana's feelings shift toward Kenji, which is why José later discovers them embracing at the park. Their relationship develops separately from José's storyline.

  • Liliana
  • kiss
  • Kenji
  • feelings
Q6

Why does José say he loves both Cristina and Liliana?

By the time José confesses his love for both girls, he's experienced significant emotional confusion throughout the story. He genuinely cares for Cristina but also developed real feelings for Liliana at various points. The confession at school represents José finally acknowledging the complexity of his emotions rather than choosing one girl, it's a moment of honesty about his conflicted heart.

  • confession
  • love
  • Cristina
  • Liliana
Q7

Why does José's family have to move away?

José's father tells him that the family is moving away, though the specific reason isn't detailed in the film. This news comes at a particularly difficult time for José, as he's already dealing with the emotional fallout from his relationships with Cristina and Liliana. The move forces him to leave behind his friends and the girl he cares about, adding emotional weight to the story's conclusion.

  • moving
  • family
  • father
  • goodbye
Q8

What does the ending scene with the baseball girl mean?

The final scene shows José's family stopping during their move, where he sees a girl passionately hitting baseballs. This moment symbolizes hope and new beginnings, just as José's journey with Cristina and Liliana concludes, another potential connection awaits him. The film ends on an uplifting note, suggesting that first love, while sometimes complicated, is just one chapter in a life full of future possibilities.

  • ending
  • baseball
  • new beginning
  • hope

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Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their shared focus on the lighthearted, nostalgic vibe of adolescent romance. They possess a gentle, low-intensity tone, steady pacing centered on character growth, and a fundamentally hopeful and humorous outlook on the pains and joys of first love.

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