Everybody Knows

Everybody Knows

Year: 2019

Runtime: 133 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Asghar Farhadi

DramaMysteryThrillerCrime

In this gripping thriller, a family's joyous reunion in Spain turns into a desperate search for answers when their young daughter is stolen away, unraveling a tangled web of hidden truths and long-buried secrets. As the truth begins to surface, nothing is as it seems.

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Timeline – Everybody Knows (2019)
Trace every key event in Everybody Knows (2019) 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

Laura's Return

Laura, a Spanish woman, returns to her quaint hometown near Madrid with her two children, Irene and Diego, for her sister's wedding. This journey rekindles ties with her past and sets off a chain of unexpected events.

Hometown near Madrid
2

Reunion with Paco

While in the town square, Laura unexpectedly runs into her old friend Paco. Their reunion is marked by shared memories and a nostalgic atmosphere as they catch up on life since their last meeting.

Town Square
3

Irene's New Interest

Irene begins to flirt with a local boy named Felipe during the wedding festivities. Their youthful interactions highlight the excitement and innocence of young love amidst the wedding celebrations.

Wedding Venue
4

Irene Falls Ill

After sharing a dance with Felipe at the wedding, Irene suddenly feels unwell and retreats to her room. Laura, worried about her daughter, makes a mental note to check on her later.

Wedding Venue
5

The Kidnapping

Later that night, Laura discovers that Irene is missing. Panic ensues when Laura receives a text from kidnappers demanding a ransom for her daughter's return, threatening dire consequences if she involves the authorities.

Night
6

Desperate Measures

Laura and her family grapple with the decision to avoid the police as they desperately scramble to gather the EUR300,000 demanded by the kidnappers. The weight of their situation begins to fracture family bonds under pressure.

7

Family Tensions Rise

In a heated confrontation, Laura and her father Antonio clash over family dynamics and past grievances. This argument reveals underlying issues and further complicates the family's efforts to resolve the kidnapping crisis.

8

Secrets Unraveled

Jorge, a retired police officer, advises Laura to widen her suspect list, even suggesting that her husband Alejandro might be involved. This new perspective adds layers of mistrust and suspicion within the family.

9

Paco's Generosity

Paco contemplates selling his land to help cover the ransom for Irene. His wife Bea vehemently opposes this decision, revealing her own experiences with ransom messages and amplifying the existing tensions.

10

Tensions with Alejandro

Laura informs her husband Alejandro about their daughter’s kidnapping, but he is met with cold reception from her family. A group meeting ultimately leads to a clash over Alejandro's tumultuous past and its implications for their family.

11

Shocking Revelations

Laura confesses to Paco that Irene is actually his biological daughter, stirring deep emotions and conflict. This revelation threatens to unravel relationships and raises questions about loyalties and motives.

12

Ransom Plan in Motion

With Paco determined to help, he sells his estate and returns with a ransom payment. However, as they try to piece together Irene's mystery, Jorge suggests that the kidnapper knew about Irene's true parentage, complicating their plan.

13

Rocío's Secret Meeting

Laura’s niece Rocío sneaks away to meet her estranged husband Gabriel, revealing his connection to the kidnapping scheme. As Rocío pleads for sanity and the safe return of Irene, tensions escalate around their reckless choices.

Derelict Structure
14

Dawn Encounter

Paco, following instructions from kidnappers, rushes to the designated drop-off point at dawn. He finds Irene bound in his vehicle but manages to rescue her, ushering her to the safety of a nearby hospital.

Dawn
15

Reflections and Departures

As the family prepares to return to Argentina, Laura contemplates the tumultuous experiences they've faced. The film concludes with an open-ended conversation, leaving viewers pondering the complex web of relationships marred by lies and secrets.

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 00:06

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