Kiss Me Again

Kiss Me Again

Year: 2010

Runtime: 139 mins

Language: Italian

Director: Gabriele Muccino

Comedy

A look at the lives of Carlo, Giulia, and their friends some 10 years after the events of L’Ultimo bacio.

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Timeline – Kiss Me Again (2010)

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1

Divorce finalized in Rome; Giulia takes the child

In Rome, ten years after the first film, Carlo and Giulia move toward finalizing their divorce. Giulia retains custody of their child and has been living with Simon for three years. Carlo continues his affair with Anna, illustrating the tangled loyalties that still bind them.

Ten years after The Last Kiss (present timeline) Rome
2

Paul returns from prison and starts with Livia

Paul, depressed and dependent on tranquilizers, has just returned from a long prison sentence for attempting to import cocaine from Colombia. He begins a relationship with Livia, the wife of Hadrian, altering the dynamics of the group. His homecoming unsettles old patterns and loyalties.

early in the present timeline Rome
3

Marco and Veronica's smile hides a crisis

Marco appears to be happily married to Veronica, but a deep internal crisis undercuts that façade. The tension is amplified by the expectation of a child, signaling upcoming strain between them. Their outward harmony masks growing doubts and conflicts.

present timeline Rome
4

Alberto returns from college trip, contemplates escape

Alberto comes back from his collegiate trip with friends at the end of the first film, still wanting to escape the crushing realities around him. He contemplates leaving everything behind to find relief from the pressure. His restlessness foreshadows further upheaval.

present timeline Rome
5

Carlo cannot forget Giulia amid betrayals

Carlo remains haunted by Giulia despite the constant mutual betrayals around him. He grapples with lingering memories as he navigates his ongoing affair with Anna. The unresolved attachment to Giulia continues to influence his decisions.

present timeline Rome
6

Carlo and Anna's pregnancy; Anna steps aside

A moment of passion between Carlo and Anna results in a pregnancy. Recognizing that they are still in love, Anna steps aside to avoid destabilizing the family and to protect Giulia. The development creates a new complication in the evolving relationships.

present timeline Rome
7

Marco agrees to fertility checks

Marco agrees to return to the fertility checks that had previously shown infertility. He confronts the possibility of a changing future with Veronica and reconsiders their family plans. The tests become a focal point for their unresolved hopes.

present timeline Rome
8

Veronica becomes pregnant by Lorenzo

Veronica discovers she is pregnant by Lorenzo, complicating the triangle further. Lorenzo’s immaturity and reluctance to commit clash with Veronica’s expectations for a stable future. The news intensifies the emotional stakes for all involved.

present timeline Rome
9

Veronica returns to Marco; plan for their child

Facing Lorenzo’s unreliability, Veronica returns to Marco in tears and seeks forgiveness. They decide to welcome the child they could not have together and to attempt rebuilding their relationship as a family. The reconciliation reshapes the group’s dynamics.

present timeline Rome
10

Adriano takes over Carlo's shop

With Adriano unemployed, Carlo offers him a chance by letting him take over his shop. This gesture alters their friendship and signals Carlo’s attempt to reorient his life. The move affects both men’s paths and loyalties within the group.

present timeline Rome
11

Paul's Russian roulette ends tragically

In a moment of hopeless despair, Paul plays Russian roulette with his father's gun and loses. His friends gather at the morgue to mourn the tragedy, a stark turning point that closes a chapter for the group. The event casts a pall over the social circle.

present timeline Rome
12

Alberto arrives in Brazil with €2,300

The final image follows Alberto arriving in Brazil, carrying only €2,300. He remains broken by the events but smiles in front of the falls, hinting at a fragile hope amid the ruin. The journey ends on a note of ambiguous relief.

end of film Brazil

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