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My Teacher, My Obsession (2018) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2018 · 86 mins · English
JustWatch #13,274 13
Directed by
Damián Romay
Starring
David Ditmore, Laura Bilgeri, Alexandria Deberry, Jana Lee Hamblin, Lucy Loken, Rusty Joiner

After transferring to a new high school, Riley finds it difficult to make friends, especially when her father, Chris, is her English teacher. She quickly befriends Kyla, but their friendship takes a dark turn as Riley discovers Kyla's disturbing obsession with her father. A dangerous plot unfolds as Kyla attempts to seduce Chris and build a new life for herself, potentially eliminating anyone who stands in her way. Riley must race against time to protect her father and thwart Kyla's treacherous scheme.

On this page (6)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (14)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like My Teacher, My Obsession
  6. 6 Every angle

Where to watch

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14 events in order · contains spoilers

My Teacher, My Obsession Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of My Teacher, My Obsession (2018) 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. First Day at the New School

    Riley and her father, Chris, arrive at the new school on Riley's first day. Chris starts his role as the school's new English teacher, and during his first lesson, he attracts attention from students including Tricia and Kyla. The day sets the stage for the complex relationships to unfold.

    When
    First day
    Where
    School
  2. Kyla Befriends Riley

    After class, Kyla befriends Riley and asks to come over for a study session, revealing her interest in Riley and her family background. At Kyla’s house, Riley talks about her parents' divorce caused by her mother's infidelity, exposing her personal history.

    When
    Later that day
    Where
    Kyla’s house
  3. Kyla Develops Infatuation

    That night, Kyla dreams of Chris and becomes infatuated with him, indicating her romantic obsession is growing. Her feelings are rooted in her admiration, which begins to border on obsession.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Kyla’s mind
  4. Tricia Warns Riley

    The next day, Tricia befriends Riley and warns her that Kyla is dangerous because of her past relationships with teachers. She hints at Tricia's own history with a previous teacher, creating tension among the students.

    When
    Next day
    Where
    School
  5. Kyla’s Jealous Sabotage

    Kyla sabotages Tricia’s date with Chris by spying on them as her mother, Jess, toys with Chris. Kyla’s jealousy is clear as she manipulates the situation to keep Chris close, leading to Chris spending the night at her house.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Kyla’s house
  6. Confrontation Over Tricia

    Kyla confronts Riley about her relationship with Tricia, accusing her of being manipulated by Tricia to get to her father. Riley defends herself, but the tension escalates as Kyla's obsession becomes evident.

    When
    Following morning
    Where
    School
  7. Kyla Threatens Tricia

    Kyla threatens Tricia to stay away from Riley, warning her that she won't back down. Tricia remains defiant, refusing to be intimidated, and the conflict between the girls intensifies.

    When
    Later that day
    Where
    School
  8. Kyla Manipulates Chris

    Kyla, posing as Tricia, sends sexually suggestive messages to Chris and later seduces him, causing misunderstandings with his girlfriend Jess. When Jess finds out, she kicks Chris out, escalating the situation.

    When
    Night
    Where
    Chris’s home
  9. Kyla’s Self-Harm and Framing

    Kyla admits to framing Tricia and harms herself by breaking her fingers, trying to manipulate the situation. She later falsely claims to have been attacked to get sympathy, leading to Tricia's arrest and her hospitalization.

    When
    Next day
    Where
    Hospital
  10. Riley Confronts the Reality

    Riley tells Kyla that her relationship with her father is over, and Kyla insists they are in love and will be together. Chris promises to cut ties with Kyla, and Riley forgives him, attempting to move forward.

    When
    Following day
    Where
    Riley’s home
  11. Kyla’s Desperate Revenge

    Kyla calls Tricia and admits to framing her, then harms herself with a scalpel. She manipulates the situation to get close to Chris again, speaking of her desire to be with him despite their circumstances.

    When
    Later that day
    Where
    Hospital
  12. School Confrontation and Violence

    At school, Kyla confronts Riley and stabs her in the stomach, then holds a scalpel to Chris’s throat. She fights with Riley, kills a janitor, and ultimately gets subdued after a tense struggle.

    When
    Same day
    Where
    School
  13. Police Arrival and Aftermath

    Police arrive as Riley, badly wounded, and Kyla are taken away in separate ambulances. Riley survives the attack, and the traumatic event leaves everyone affected, highlighting the tragic culmination of Kyla’s obsession.

    When
    Same day
    Where
    School
  14. Riley’s Future Departure

    Some time later, Riley is seen leaving for college, saying goodbye to her father. An unseen figure watches them from afar, hinting at lingering danger or unresolved issues from the events.

    When
    First day of college
    Where
    Home

Last updated: August 05, 2025 at 06:59

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Timeline questions answered

My Teacher, My Obsession Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of My Teacher, My Obsession (2018): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Kyla become obsessed with her teacher Chris?

Kyla's obsession stems from her troubled home life. She reveals to Riley that her mother Jess was unfaithful, which led to her parents' divorce. This betrayal by her mother created a void that Kyla attempts to fill by seeking attention from an adult authority figure. Her dream of Chris the night they met hints at how quickly these feelings turned from admiration to romantic fixation.

Foreshadowing: Kyla immediately gravitates toward Chris during his first lesson, and her obsession intensifies after learning about his relationship with Jess.

  • kyla obsession
  • chris teacher
  • kyla background
  • divorce
  • unfaithful mother
Q2

How does Kyla frame Tricia for the harassment?

Kyla fills her own locker with provocative photos of herself and then manipulates the situation to make it appear that Tricia is responsible. She confides in Chris, claiming she is being harassed, which leads to an investigation. When police discover the photos and messages on Tricia's locker, Tricia is arrested, not knowing that Kyla orchestrated the entire thing. Kyla later admits to Tricia over the phone that she framed her.

Foreshadowing: Kyla's locker is shown filled with provocative photos earlier in the film, establishing her willingness to use herself as bait.

  • kyla frames tricia
  • harassment
  • photos
  • framing
  • tricia arrested
Q3

Why does Kyla sabotage Chris's date with her mother Jess?

Kyla sabotages the date because she is jealous of anyone who gets close to Chris, including her own mother. When she sees Jess preparing for a date with Chris, her obsession drives her to interfere. She spies on them and manages to disrupt their evening, which results in Chris spending the night at her house instead, giving her the opportunity to be near him.

Foreshadowing: Kyla's jealousy is evident when she watches Jess get ready, setting her plan into motion.

  • kyla jealousy
  • chris date
  • jess
  • sabotage
  • night
Q4

How does Kyla manipulate Chris into believing she's being harassed?

Kyla manipulates Chris by filling her locker with provocative photos of herself and then reporting to him that she is being harassed. She plays on his protective instincts as a teacher, claiming someone is targeting her. Chris promises to help investigate, which allows Kyla to build a closer relationship with him under the guise of needing support.

Foreshadowing: The scene where Kyla fills her locker with photos foreshadows her manipulation tactic.

  • kyla manipulation
  • harassment
  • locker photos
  • chris teacher
  • trust
Q5

What happens when Riley finds her father with Kyla?

Riley discovers Chris and Kyla in a sexual encounter during her birthday party at Chris's office. Kyla had sneaked in and seduced him. The discovery devastates Riley, who runs away in distress. This moment marks a turning point where Riley realizes the full extent of Kyla's infiltration into her family and the corruption of her father's judgment.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show Kyla's increasing boundary violations with Chris, building to this climactic discovery.

  • riley discovers
  • affair
  • birthday party
  • chris
  • kyla sex
Q6

Why does Kyla break her own fingers?

Kyla breaks her own fingers as a desperate manipulation tactic after being confronted about framing Tricia. When Riley and Chris arrive at the hospital, Kyla harms herself to gain sympathy and deflect blame. She falsely claims she was attacked, trying to maintain the narrative that she is a victim rather than the perpetrator of the frame-up.

Foreshadowing: Kyla's history of manipulative behavior escalates from psychological to physical self-harm.

  • kyla self-harm
  • fingers
  • hospital
  • manipulation
  • tricia
Q7

How does the confrontation at school turn violent?

After being rejected by Chris, Kyla becomes desperate and violent. She calls Tricia to admit she framed her, then harms herself with a scalpel. At school, she confronts Riley and stabs her in the stomach. She then storms into Chris's classroom, holding a scalpel to his throat and declaring her love. When Chris pushes her away, she trips him, causing him to hit his head and become unconscious. She then attacks a janitor who finds her, killing him before Riley manages to overpower her.

Foreshadowing: Kyla's earlier threats and declarations that she will never leave Chris foreshadow her violent breakdown.

  • kyla stabs riley
  • scalpel
  • school confrontation
  • janitor killed
  • violence
Q8

What happens to Kyla at the end of the movie?

After the violent confrontation at school, Kyla is subdued by Riley despite being badly wounded. Police arrive and both Riley and Kyla are taken away in separate ambulances. While Riley survives and later prepares to leave for college, Kyla's ultimate fate is left uncertain, though the final hooded figure hints the story may not be fully over.

Foreshadowing: The ominous hooded figure at the very end suggests Kyla's influence or similar danger may persist.

  • kyla fate
  • ending
  • ambulance
  • college
  • hooded figure
Q9

What is the significance of the hooded figure watching Riley and Chris at the end?

The hooded figure watching from afar as Riley says goodbye to her father creates an unsettling final image. It suggests that the psychological trauma and danger from Kyla's obsession may not be completely over. This ambiguous ending leaves viewers with lingering unease, implying that someone else, or perhaps Kyla herself through some means, could pose a future threat.

Foreshadowing: The constant psychological threat throughout the film builds to this unresolved, ominous note.

  • hooded figure
  • ending
  • watching
  • college
  • ominous
Q10

Why was Tricia arrested?

Tricia was arrested because Kyla framed her for the harassment. Kyla planted provocative photos in her own locker and manipulated the situation to make it appear that Tricia was responsible for stalking and harassing her. When police investigated, they found the photos and messages linked to Tricia, leading to her arrest. Kyla later called Tricia to admit she set her up.

Foreshadowing: Tricia's warning to Riley about Kyla's history with teachers makes her a target for Kyla's scheming.

  • tricia arrested
  • framed
  • kyla
  • police
  • harassment

Movie threads

More Movies Like My Teacher, My Obsession, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes My Teacher, My Obsession tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Obsessive teen thrillers like My Teacher, My Obsession

Stories where teenage infatuation turns into a deadly, manipulative game. If you liked the unsettling tension and dangerous fixation in My Teacher, My Obsession, you'll find similar movies in this thread. Discover other thrillers where teenage characters navigate perilous relationships built on obsession, manipulation, and psychological games, often with high stakes and a fast-paced, anxious vibe.

  • obsessive
  • manipulative
  • suspenseful
  • anxious
  • dark
  • unsettling
  • Tone: tense, unsettling, dark
  • Pacing: fast, escalating
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These stories typically follow a clear trajectory: a protagonist (often a student or a peer) becomes the object of an obsessive character's desire. The plot escalates through acts of manipulation, false accusations, and increasing isolation, building towards a violent or emotionally devastating confrontation that threatens the protagonist's safety and relationships.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their core focus on a specific type of teen-centered psychological danger. They share a high-intensity, tense mood, fast pacing driven by escalating threats, and heavy emotional weight stemming from the violation of trust and the trauma of being targeted by someone close in age.

Movies about protecting family from a hidden threat like My Teacher, My Obsession

Stories where a family must uncover a hidden threat disguised as a friend. Viewers who enjoyed the high-stakes drama of a family protecting themselves from a manipulative outsider in My Teacher, My Obsession will find similar themes here. This thread features movies where the central conflict involves a family uncovering and neutralizing a dangerous individual who has cleverly inserted themselves into their lives.

  • suspenseful
  • paranoid
  • unsettling
  • protective
  • treacherous
  • anxious
  • Tone: tense, paranoid, suspenseful
  • Pacing: fast, urgent
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves an antagonist who gains the trust of a family, often by posing as a friend, helper, or romantic interest. The story unfolds as one or more family members grow suspicious, leading to a tense investigation and a final confrontation where the hidden danger is fully revealed and the family must fight for its survival and integrity.

Why they belong together: These films are linked by the specific dynamic of a familial siege from within. They share a tense, paranoid tone as the safety of the home is violated. The pacing is often fast or steadily building, driven by the urgency of the threat, and the emotional weight is heavy due to the betrayal of trust and the primal fear for family safety.

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