Ex 2: Still Friends (2011) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Fabio is completely devastated when Esther dumps him by text message. Overwhelmed by heartbreak and despair, he climbs to the rooftop and teeters on the edge, contemplating suicide. His coworkers rush to restrain him and pull him back to safety. The flowerpot that falls during the scuffle narrowly misses Sandra's car below, setting up the chain of events that connects their stories.

• fabio
• esther
• breakup
• rooftop
• suicide attempt

Sandra forgets her keys and ends up at Max's place, a chance encounter that turns tense and awkward at first. As they spend the morning together, warmth and chemistry develop between them. Neither realizes that Sandra is actually the divorce lawyer representing Max's wife, Mrs. Marangoni, who is seeking a divorce after discovering Max's infidelity. Their connection unfolds unknowingly entangled in her professional case.

• sandra
• max
• apartment
• keys
• client
• divorce

After running into his old flame Consuelo during his honeymoon, Marco initially feels the spark between them again and they exchange numbers. However, when he discovers Consuelo's diary revealing she consistently seeks financial security by changing partners, Marco realizes her motivations are not genuine. This discovery prompts him to reconsider his priorities and return to Floriana, retrieving the note he left to express his true feelings for his wife.

• marco
• floriana
• consuelo
• diary
• marriage
• choice

Antonio's flight to Brussels is diverted to Munich due to an Icelandic volcanic eruption. In a crowded restaurant there, he meets Olga, a Baltic visitor who shares his love of opera. Despite their immediate connection, Olga reveals she is married, complicating any potential romance. Later, Antonio travels to Vilnius to see her again, where he confronts the reality of her obligations and the sacrifices of public life. This weekend becomes a turning point that pushes him toward a more personal, less political future.

• antonio
• olga
• munich
• vilnius
• opera
• politics

Fabio encounters Valentina at the clinic where she arrives emotionally devastated after being dumped by her boyfriend Guido via text. Fabio plays the role of a trusted confidant, listening as she opens up about her nightlife of one-night stands and her desire for a different kind of connection. Their bond deepens through these conversations, eventually evolving into a romantic relationship. A year later, they are planning a shared vacation together.

• fabio
• valentina
• clinic
• guido
• relationship
• confidant

A detective uncovers the link between Sandra's client's marriage and her own involvement, specifically that Sandra has been seeing Max, the husband of her client Mrs. Marangoni, without realizing it. This revelation places the case on her boss's desk and puts Max's fate at risk. The situation ultimately resolves in a way that allows both Sandra and Max to move forward together, with Sandra potentially relocating to London.

• detective
• revelation
• sandra
• max
• client
• divorce case

Consuelo, who was previously shown seeking financial security through changing partners, ultimately marries Paolo. By the one-year-later epilogue, she reveals she is now married to Paolo and moving forward with her new life. This represents a shift in her character arc, suggesting she found stability and genuine connection with him despite her past patterns.

• consuelo
• paolo
• marriage
• relationship

Antonio's journey as a newly elected European Parliament member initially involves enjoying his fresh political status while his wife Nunzia imagines easy money from the spotlight. However, his encounter with Olga in Vilnius and confronting the realities of her obligations and the costs of public life cause him to reevaluate his path. The experience prompts him to resign from politics and embrace a quieter life with Olga by his side.

• antonio
• resignation
• politics
• olga
• vilnius

In the one-year-later epilogue, Fabio and Valentina are planning a shared vacation together, showing Fabio has moved forward. However, an unexpected reunion with Esther hints at a possible second chance for old flames, as she appears and suggests there may be unresolved feelings between them despite Fabio's new relationship with Valentina.

• fabio
• esther
• reunion
• second chance
• vacation

Yes, Floriana and Marco's relationship survives the complication of Marco running into Consuelo. After Marco discovers the truth about Consuelo's motivations in her diary, he chooses to stay with Floriana. The film ends with them setting off on a second honeymoon together, indicating their marriage has overcome the trust issues raised by the encounter with Marco's old flame.

• floriana
• marco
• second honeymoon
• marriage
• reconciliation