I'm So Excited

I'm So Excited

Year: 2013

Runtime: 90 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Comedy

Aboard Peninsula Flight 2549, an unusual group of flight attendants and a veteran chief steward strive to provide a positive experience for their passengers, despite facing unexpected challenges. As the flight encounters difficulties, the crew members must confront their own personal struggles and desires. The tense situation at 30,000 feet mirrors the complexities of life on the ground, blurring the line between enjoyment and the ever-present reality of mortality.

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Timeline – I'm So Excited (2013)

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1

Flight Preparation

León, a ground technician, prepares for the departure of Peninsula Flight 2549 to Mexico City. He removes the chocks from the wheels of the Airbus A340, completing final checks before the flight takes off.

Airport tarmac
2

Unexpected Collision

In a moment of distraction, León waves at his wife, Jessi, causing a collision between her luggage cart and another technician checking Twitter. This incident raises León's concern for Jessi's safety, adding to his stress.

Airport tarmac
3

Jessi's Pregnancy News

León approaches Jessi, who shares the exciting news that she is pregnant. This revelation brings a surge of mixed emotions for León, who is nervous about the impending flight.

Airport tarmac
4

Flight Attendants' Sedation Scheme

Chaos erupts aboard the aircraft as a flight attendant decides to sedate all Economy class passengers with a muscle relaxant. The attendants also take the sedative, leading to a bizarre atmosphere in the cabin.

Onboard aircraft
5

First Class Revelry

While the Economy class is subdued, the First Class crew indulges in tequila shots and preparation for service. The stark contrast in cabin experiences hints at underlying tensions and secrets among the passengers.

Onboard aircraft
6

Bruna's Bold Insights

Bruna, an unusual First Class passenger, boldly ventures into the cockpit, claiming to be psychic and a virgin. Her unsettling predictions about the flight create a foreboding atmosphere among the crew.

Cockpit of the aircraft
7

Joserra's Confession

As tension rises, Joserra reflects on his relationship with Captain Alex Acero and confesses his desire to live openly together. However, Alex’s domestic obligations keep him closeted, complicating their relationship.

Cockpit of the aircraft
8

Mr. Más's Concern

Mr. Más, a First Class passenger, expresses his suspicions about something being gravely wrong on the flight. His intuition increases the tension in the cockpit as the realization of potential danger looms.

Cockpit of the aircraft
9

Norma Boss's Complaint

Joining the cockpit crew, Norma Boss condemns Peninsula's negligence towards First Class service. Her anger becomes more profound as she learns about the drugged Economy class passengers.

Cockpit of the aircraft
10

Ricardo's Call Gone Wrong

Economy class passenger Ricardo tries to contact his ex-girlfriend, Alba, who is in a precarious situation on the Segovia Viaduct. His call fails but leads to a chance encounter with Ruth, revealing past heartaches.

Madrid
11

Flight Attendant Dance

In an attempt to alleviate passenger fears, the flight attendants perform a dance to 'I'm So Excited'. As cocktails mixed with mescaline circulate, the atmosphere shifts toward impulsive behavior among the passengers.

Onboard aircraft
12

Bruna's Dark Prediction

As the flight becomes more chaotic, Bruna senses impending doom and identifies Infante as a hitman. Her ominous insights add to the mounting dread among the crew and passengers.

Onboard aircraft
13

Crash Landing

The aircraft ultimately receives clearance for a crash landing at La Mancha airport. Amid the chaos, significant emotional upheavals and confessions unfold among passengers and crew in the aftermath.

La Mancha airport
14

Aftermath and Reunions

León reunites with Jessi, who has experienced the fallout from the flight’s events. Their emotional reconnection reflects the changes brought about by the night’s chaos.

Airport tarmac
15

Hope for Reconciliation

As the dust settles, characters contemplate mending their fractured relationships, with Mr. Más reaching out to his estranged daughter. The aftermath leaves room for hope and unexpected connections.

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