Timecrimes

In the peaceful setting of the Spanish countryside, middle-aged couple Héctor and Clara embark on a journey to renovate their home. This process begins as they look forward to transforming their living space into something special.

While Clara is out shopping, Héctor indulges his curiosity by using binoculars to explore the forest behind their property. He is drawn to a young woman who is carelessly unaware of the dangers that lurk around her.

Héctor's curiosity turns to horror when he discovers the young woman lying naked and unconscious on the ground. This unsettling scene shatters the tranquil atmosphere of the countryside, filling him with dread.

Suddenly, the peace is disrupted when a mysterious man, concealed in bloody bandages, violently attacks Héctor, stabbing him in the arm. This shocking turn of events thrusts Héctor into a fight for survival.

Desperate and wounded, Héctor seeks refuge in an enigmatic building nearby. In this strange haven, he makes contact with a scientist via walkie-talkie, who warns him about the danger posed by the bandaged man outside.

Following the scientist's instructions, Héctor is convinced to enter a remarkable mechanical contraption. After activating it, he is stunned to find himself thrust back in time by nearly an hour, now labeled as 'Héctor 2.'

Disregarding the scientist’s advice to remain inactive, Héctor 2 takes matters into his own hands. This leads him to once again encounter the young woman from the forest, reigniting all previous events and chaos.

In a reckless bid to pursue the woman, Héctor 2 encounters a van that sends him crashing off the road. As he struggles to regain his bearings, he sustains a head injury and wraps his wound with a blood-stained bandage.

Héctor 2 inadvertently orchestrates events to repeat his earlier actions, resulting in the woman once again lying unconscious. In a frantic moment, he confronts his former self, Héctor 1, leading to another stabbing incident.

Returning home, Héctor 2 hears a scream, prompting him to chase a woman throughout the house. In a shocking turn of events, he witnesses her tragic fall from the roof, believing he bears responsibility for her death.

Desperate to change the outcome, Héctor 2 communicates again with the scientist. He cleverly guides Héctor 1 into a trap by fabricating warnings about lurking danger, all while seeking to alter his fate.

Upon learning of the existence of Héctor 3, the new version of himself sent to impede his own disastrous path, Héctor 2 is sent back in time once more. This transformation marks yet another layer of complexity in their intertwined destinies.

As Héctor 3 tries to steer events toward a better outcome, he faces the realization that he is still trapped in a looping nightmare. Despite his intentions, he fails in preventing a disastrous collision that renders him unconscious.

Upon regaining consciousness, Héctor 3 finds himself reliving events while encountering the woman, who screams in fear, oblivious to their history. With the knowledge of the fateful loop weighing on him, he resolves to ensure her survival.

In a tense final showdown, Héctor 3 instructs the woman to disguise herself, desperately trying to protect her from the impending doom. However, the tragic climax ensues as Héctor 2 pursues her to the roof, leading to a heartbreaking accident.