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I Want You (2012) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2012 · 130 mins · Spanish
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Directed by
Fernando González Molina
Starring
Laia Costa, María Valverde, Ismael Martínez, Mario Casas, Clara Lago, Andrea Ros

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. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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14 events in order · contains spoilers

I Want You Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of I Want You (2012) 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. 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.

    When
    Day of return
    Where
    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.

    When
    Shortly after return
    Where
    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.

    When
    Soon after arrival
    Where
    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.

    When
    Same day
    Where
    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.

    When
    Days after initial return
    Where
    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.

    When
    Night after Gin's first encounter
    Where
    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.

    When
    That night
    Where
    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.

    When
    Later that night
    Where
    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.

    When
    Premiere night
    Where
    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.

    When
    Premiere night
    Where
    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.

    When
    Premiere night
    Where
    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.

    When
    End of the premiere night
    Where
    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.

    When
    Weeks after the race
    Where
    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.

    When
    After the exhibition
    Where
    Barcelona

Last updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:10

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Timeline questions answered

I Want You Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of I Want You (2012): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Hache leave Gin on premiere night to be with Babi?

Hache chooses to reunite with Babi because he never fully processed his past relationship with her or Pollo's death. When he sees Babi at the premiere, he succumbs to the nostalgic pull of their shared history, taking her to the beach house where they first made love. This decision represents his attempt to find closure with his past, but it ultimately drives Gin away when she discovers he's with powerful people from the show's world.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the park, Katina warns Hache that Babi has changed, hinting that reuniting with her won't provide the closure he seeks.

  • hache
  • babi
  • gin
  • premiere night
  • love triangle
  • infidelity
Q2

What happened to Pollo and why does his motorcycle matter?

Pollo was Hache's best friend who died, and his motorcycle became a symbol of that loss. Serpiente obtained the motorcycle after Pollo's death, which triggers Hache's intense confrontation with him at the restaurant. The motorcycle represents unfinished business and guilt that Hache carries throughout the film.

Foreshadowing: Hache spots his bike covered with a sheet upon returning, symbolizing how his old life and unresolved grief await him.

  • pollo
  • death
  • motorcycle
  • serpiente
  • hache
Q3

Why does Gin follow Hache to the gas station?

Gin is drawn to Hache from the moment she sees him. She deliberately follows him to the gas station, where she creates a minor accident with his bike to get his attention. Her playful yet insistent behavior shows her attraction to him, though she keeps her true feelings and motivations hidden early on.

Foreshadowing: Their initial encounter is marked by playful banter about their names, establishing the complicated chemistry that will develop throughout the film.

  • gin
  • hache
  • gas station
  • following
  • first encounter
Q4

What happens to Daniela at the club and who is responsible?

At the club, Daniela is drugged during a sexual encounter, leaving her vulnerable and traumatized. She wakes to a text from her sister who picked her up in a taxi after the incident. The assault shatter's the group's sense of safety and brings back dark elements from Hache's past.

Foreshadowing: The club scene serves as a warning that danger lurks within their circle of friends.

  • daniela
  • drugged
  • club
  • assault
  • babi sister
Q5

Why does Hache confront Serpiente at the restaurant?

Hache confronts Serpiente because he sees him riding Pollo's motorcycle, the bike that belonged to his deceased best friend. The sight triggers Hache's grief and anger, leading to a physical altercation that Gin and the group must intervene to stop. This confrontation reignites the dangerous conflict surrounding Pollo's memory.

Foreshadowing: Chino's warning that "things have changed" foreshadows the tensions Hache will face upon returning.

  • serpiente
  • restaurant
  • confrontation
  • pollo
  • motorcycle
Q6

Who attacks Gin at the premiere and why does Hache intervene?

Gin is confronted by powerful people associated with the television premiere, likely threatening her safety. Hache races through the venue to rescue her from what appears to be an assault attempt, delivering a violent intervention to protect her. This dramatic moment forces Hache to choose between his growing feelings for Gin and his lingering attachment to Babi.

Foreshadowing: The dinner earlier establishes that Gin is entering a dangerous world connected to the show's powerful figures.

  • gin
  • assault
  • premiere
  • hache rescues
  • protection
Q7

How does the motorcycle race help Hache find closure?

Hache races Serpiente for Pollo's motorcycle as a way to confront his grief directly. After winning, he trades bikes with Serpiente and rides Pollo's machine into the water, symbolizing his release of guilt and attachment to the past. This cathartic act represents his acceptance of Pollo's death and his ability to move forward.

Foreshadowing: The confrontation at the restaurant planted the seed for this final showdown over Pollo's motorcycle.

  • race
  • motorcycle
  • closure
  • pollo
  • serpiente
  • hache
Q8

What does Gin's photography exhibition reveal about her feelings?

Weeks after the race, Gin holds a photography exhibition where all the images center on Hache. This reveals that she has been secretly photographing him since they met, documenting his life and capturing moments he was unaware of. The exhibition proves her deep, long-standing feelings for him despite the pain he caused.

Foreshadowing: Gin's initial interest in following Hache and learning about him foreshadows her silent observation through photography.

  • gin
  • photography
  • exhibition
  • hache
  • feelings
Q9

Why do Hache and Gin get back together at the end?

After everything Hache put her through, his betrayal with Babi, the danger at the premiere, and the emotional turmoil, Gin reaches out and suggests they can work to fix their relationship. Hache, having processed his past and found closure with Pollo, accepts. Their reconciliation represents both characters choosing to heal and build something new despite past hurts.

Foreshadowing: Gin's photography exhibition demonstrates her persistent belief in their connection, making reconciliation possible.

  • hache
  • gin
  • reconciliation
  • ending
  • together

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  • romantic
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  • reflective
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