I Want You

I Want You

Year: 2012

Runtime: 130 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Fernando González Molina

RomanceDrama

The sexy Gin is the new love of Hache, but this can not forget his former girlfriend, so the love triangle is inevitable.

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1

Hache returns to Barcelona

Hache lands back in Barcelona after spending two years in London, hoping to forget his first love, Babi, and the death of his best friend Pollo. His brother picks him up at the airport and he settles back into life in the city. He notices his bike is covered with a sheet, a visual clue that old life is about to resume.

Day of return Barcelona, Spain
2

Port reunion hint and park call

Soon after returning, Hache rides to the port where he used to race illegally and reflects on his past. He receives a call revealing that Katina has learned he is back, and they arrange to meet at a park. The news sets the stage for a reconnection with his old circle.

Shortly after return Port of Barcelona
3

Katina and Chino prepare a reunion

Katina and Hache agree to meet in a park, and Chino appears to warn him that things have changed. Chino invites him to a get-together with their old friends at a restaurant. The park encounter marks the first step toward re-inserting Hache into the group.

Soon after arrival Park, Barcelona
4

Bench catch-up and invitation

On a park bench, Katina learns whether Hache has missed Babi and mentions that Babi has changed. They end up planning to join a larger get-together later, though Katina declines the invitation for now. The moment deepens the tension between past loyalties and present desires.

Same day Park, Barcelona
5

Gin's first encounter with Hache

Gin trails Hache to a gas station after following him on his motorcycle. Their banter begins when a minor accident with the bike happens, and Hache asserts his independence by resisting police attention. They exchange names (Hache and Gin) and start to learn about each other.

Days after initial return Gas station, Barcelona
6

Daniela's discovery and Babi's concern

At a club, Daniela, Babi's sister, is found drugged during a sexual encounter. Katina and Babi react to the scene, and Daniela later reveals that Hache was back and had sent Babi a text. The incident shatters the illusion of Hache's absence and rekindles tensions.

Night after Gin's first encounter Nightclub, Barcelona
7

Hache and Gin grow closer

That same period, Hache takes Gin on a date and they end up making love at a secluded high point overlooking the city. Their relationship deepens quickly as they share intimate moments away from the crowd. The moment marks a turning point toward a fragile romance.

That night High overlook in Barcelona
8

Dinner with Luque, a confrontation looms

Hache and Gin join Luque and Katina for a meal, where Hache spots Serpiente with Pollo's bike. He confronts Serpiente, triggering a tense brawl that Gin and the group manage to calm down. The incident re-ignites a dangerous chase for Pollo's motorcycle.

Later that night Restaurant, Barcelona
9

Premiere night and a fateful reunion

On the night of a television premiere, Gin is set to perform while Hache has another plan in motion. He reunites with Babi at the house she always dreamed of, and they make love on the sand. Gin finishes her number and learns that Hache is entangled with powerful people, raising the stakes of their relationship.

Premiere night Premiere venue and beach-house in Barcelona
10

Gin's danger and Hache's decision

Inside the backstage world, Gin discovers that Hache is with the show’s top bosses. A tense sequence unfolds as she is confronted with power dynamics and fear of assault. In the wake of the chaos, Hache makes a drastic choice that shifts the balance of his life with Babi and Gin.

Premiere night Dressing rooms and backstage area
11

Gin's assault and Hache's rescue

Roused by danger, Hache races through the premiere night to find Gin. He arrives as she is about to be assaulted, delivering a violent intervention to protect her. After the confrontation, Gin distances herself, and Hache is left to confront the consequences of his decisions.

Premiere night After-party corridors, Barcelona
12

Final race and closure

Seeking closure for Pollo's death, Hache races Serpiente for Pollo's motorcycle. The two trade bikes at the end of the race, and Hache rides Pollo's machine into the water to mark a cathartic ending. The moment marks a critical turning point in Hache’s life and his ongoing quest for redemption.

End of the premiere night Race track and waterfront
13

Weeks later: exhibition and revelations

Weeks pass and Gin holds a photography exhibition focused on Hache’s life. Babi’s mother reveals the family’s collapse due to infidelity, and Daniela, Babi, and their mother attend Daniela's first doctor appointment. Katina is seen with Luque and appears content, while Hache realizes Gin has been taking pictures of him all along.

Weeks after the race Gin's photography exhibition, Barcelona
14

A new beginning for Hache and Gin

Gin and Hache decide to give their relationship another try, acknowledging the past and the work needed to fix their lives. Gin's photographs imply a deep, shared history and a fragile but hopeful future. The story ends with them stepping forward together as a couple.

After the exhibition Barcelona

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