Cross the Line

Cross the Line

Year: 2020

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: David Victori

Echo Score: 71
ThrillerCrime

A kind man finds himself in a sudden and violent confrontation. Driven by instinct, he attempts to manage the aftermath of his actions, which were taken in self-defense. However, the consequences of taking a life force him to confront the complex realities of justice and whether true escape is ever possible.

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Timeline – Cross the Line (2020)

Trace every key event in Cross the Line (2020) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Death of Dani's father

Dani experiences the death of his father and treats the loss with an outwardly calm demeanor. The moment establishes a subdued emotional baseline that influences how he handles later pressure.

2

Laura arrives at Dani's workplace seeking a tour package

Dani's sister Laura barges into the travel agency demanding a tour package, disrupting his routine. The scene hints at family tension and Dani's reluctance to engage with the planning she wants. His reluctance suggests a growing distance from his responsibilities.

Dani's travel agency office
3

Mila asks Dani for money in a bar

A stranger named Mila asks Dani for money to buy a burger, and he agrees to lend her cash. After leaving the bar, Mila unexpectedly accompanies him, signaling the start of an unpredictable partnership. The encounter sets the plot in motion and pulls Dani into criminal risk.

Night Bar
4

Mila leads a break-in to a tattoo store

Mila guides Dani as they break into a tattoo store, claiming it is owned by her friends. She retrieves the keys from a water drainage channel near the shutter, showing her resourcefulness. The theft marks the first major escalation of their night together.

Late night Tattoo store exterior
5

Alarm deactivation and pressure to tattoo

Inside the store, Mila deactivates the alarm by entering a code and presses Dani to get a tattoo as a shared mark. Dani hesitates, but Mila's push becomes a catalyst for taking dangerous action. The moment deepens their bond while escalating risk.

Late night Tattoo store
6

Dani receives a tattoo

After drinking, Mila tattoos the word 'vuela' on Dani's right arm, signifying a new, irreversible step in their collaboration. The tattoo cements their alliance and begins to alter Dani's self-image. The moment is followed by a quick, consequential photo.

Late night Tattoo store
7

Polaroid selfie and photo panel

Mila takes a Polaroid selfie with Dani and places the instant photo on a panel among other pictures. The image becomes a palpable reminder of their dangerous pact and the evidence that could link Dani to Mila.

Late night Tattoo store
8

Move to Mila's apartment and sex

Dani and Mila leave the tattoo store and go to an apartment, where they begin a sexual encounter. The moment marks a shift from criminal adventure to intimate complicity, setting the stage for what comes next.

Night Mila's apartment
9

Confrontation with Ray ends in Ray's death

Mila's violent boyfriend Ray storms in, threatening Dani and Mila. A brutal confrontation ensues and Dani defends himself with a weapon, resulting in Ray's death from his injuries. The incident raises the stakes and intensifies Mila's desire to control the fallout.

Night Mila's apartment
10

Mila's suicide attempt

Bleak with fear of police liability, Mila attempts suicide by jumping out of the window. Dani is horrified and panicked, and he flees the scene to avoid being implicated. The act heightens the sense of danger surrounding both characters.

Night Mila's apartment
11

Dani seeks help from Laura

Dani, terrified and unsettled, asks his sister Laura for help and information about what the police know. Laura, a well-connected lawyer, weighs how to protect him. The scene reveals the power dynamics within family and the legal world.

Laura's office
12

Discovery of the Polaroid as only evidence

Dani learns the only physical evidence connecting him to the deaths is the Polaroid image of him with Mila. He resolves to return to the tattoo store to erase the evidence, knowing the risk of being caught. The moment turns his actions toward a dangerous plan of self-preservation.

Night Tattoo store
13

Alarm triggers chase through Barcelona

Dani triggers the store alarm and is chased through the shop and into the streets of Barcelona. He uses wit and speed to outrun staff, surviving the immediate threat but facing an uncertain future. The chase tightens the film's tension and locations shift to the city streets.

Night Tattoo store and Barcelona streets
14

Dani learns Mila is alive and visits her in hospital

Dani discovers Mila survived and is badly wounded in a hospital, and he goes to visit her. The hospital visit juxtaposes care with danger, showing Mila's ongoing grip on his fate. The encounter leaves both characters alive but morally compromised.

Night Hospital
15

Ending: Dani's torn state over Mila

The film ends with a blood-stained, unstable Dani who remains torn about what to do with Mila. His fear of consequences, loyalty, and unresolved guilt leave his future ambiguous. The final beat underscores the film's themes of complicity and moral ambiguity.

Finale Hospital

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