I'm Your Man

I'm Your Man

Year: 2021

Runtime: 105 min

Language: German

Director: Maria Schrader

Sci-FiComedyRomance

In this quirky sci-fi romance, a brilliant scientist is persuaded to participate in an unconventional experiment: living with a hyper-personalized humanoid robot designed to be the perfect partner. As Alma navigates three weeks with Tom, a being tailored to her every need and desire, she must confront the blurred lines between love and artificial intelligence.

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Timeline – I'm Your Man (2021)
Trace every key event in I'm Your Man (2021) 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

Introduction to Tom

Alma finds herself at a vibrant dance club, where she is introduced to Tom by an employee. Their interaction begins with Alma testing Tom's intellect through a challenging math problem, revealing his adeptness and charm.

Dance Club
2

Discovery of Tom's Identity

As the evening progresses, the atmosphere takes a strange turn when Tom experiences a glitch and starts to repeat himself. The employee quickly reassures Alma, disclosing that Tom is a robot and that she is one of ten specialists invited to assess their functions.

Dance Club
3

Meeting with Roger

Later, Alma meets with her department head, Roger, at the Pergamon Museum. She expresses her skepticism regarding robots, but he emphasizes the importance of her evaluation for the ethics committee, which will decide on robot rights.

Pergamon Museum
4

Invitation to Housewarming Party

After her meeting, Julian, a colleague, invites Alma to his housewarming party. This gathering serves as a distraction for Alma as she navigates her complex feelings about Tom and her personal life.

Julian's House
5

Visiting Alma's Father

Alma decides to spend time with her father, whose memory is deteriorating. This visit weighs heavily on her, contrasting her father's vulnerability with Tom's artificial assurance.

Alma's Father's Home
6

Resisting Romantic Advances

During the following days, despite Tom's romantic overtures, Alma finds herself pushing him away. This inner conflict highlights her struggle between human emotion and the programmed responses of her robotic companion.

Alma's Apartment
7

Confrontation with Tom

Alma confronts Tom about his programming after discovering another researcher has published on their field. Their heated discussion leads Alma to question Tom's capacity for anger and his responses to emotion.

Alma's Apartment
8

Evaluation and Revelation

When the employee returns for a formal evaluation, Alma expresses satisfaction with Tom's programming but becomes frustrated when he implies she views Tom merely as a machine. This revelation sparks a realization that even the employee is a robot.

Alma's Apartment
9

Visit to the Father and Reminiscing

In a tender moment, Alma introduces Tom to her father and reminisces about a shared childhood friend named Tom with her sister, Cora. This nostalgia surfaces feelings of longing and reflection on her relationships.

Alma's Father's Home
10

Housewarming Party Incident

During Julian's housewarming party, a crisis occurs when his girlfriend, Steffi, faints. Tom's quick intervention prevents her from falling, showcasing his protective instincts and generating mixed emotions in Alma about his capabilities.

Julian's House
11

Alma's Emotional Turmoil

After the party, Alma reveals her trauma from a previous miscarriage to Tom, exposing her fears about loneliness and loss. This moment deepens their emotional connection, yet intensifies her internal conflict about their relationship.

Alma's Apartment
12

Sneaking into the Museum

In a spontaneous moment, Alma and Tom sneak into the museum, where they share a passionate encounter in the shadows. This secret embrace symbolically represents Alma's struggle between her human emotions and her affection for a machine.

Museum
13

Decision to End the Experiment

The following morning, Alma grapples with her feelings about Tom being a robot. Ultimately, she decides to terminate the experiment prematurely, insisting to Tom that she cannot engage with him any longer.

Alma's Apartment
14

Tom's Disappearance

Surprised to learn from the employee that Tom is missing and has not returned to the factory, Alma becomes frantic. This revelation jolts her into action, and she resolves to find him.

15

Emotional Reunion

Alma travels back to Denmark, where she discovers Tom awaiting her at a childhood spot filled with memories. This emotional reunion brings forth reflections of her past and the realization of the profound bond they share despite his robotic nature.

Denmark

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 12:08

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