Yesterday Never Ends

The story is set in 2017, against a backdrop of Spain’s ongoing economic crisis and overburdened public services. Flashbacks reveal the couple’s history, including a painful New Year’s Eve moment that shaped their estrangement. The timeline blends present tense confrontation with memories that inform their decisions and emotions.

The action unfolds in Barcelona, Spain, with the reunion taking place inside an abandoned building that underscores the characters’ precarious situation. The city’s atmosphere is framed by economic strain, housing instability, and improvised shelters, highlighting the broader hardship outside their tense meeting. The urban environment serves as a backdrop to a deeply personal drama about grief and reconciliation.

💔 Grief

The core of the film centers on the heartbreak of losing their son Dani, with memory acting as both a burden and a lifeline. Flashbacks reveal the sharp words and wounds that still linger, while the present confrontation tests whether the couple can face their shared loss. Grief drives their interactions and ultimately anchors the possibility of healing.

🧭 Accountability

Their meeting probes responsibility for Dani’s death and the choices that followed. J. reveals a new life and a work-in-progress memoir, prompting C. to demand honesty and clarity. The dialogue navigates blame, memory, and the moral obligations they owe each other.

📉 Crisis & Bureaucracy

The narrative is framed by an economic crisis that strains hospitals and public services, shaping Dani’s fate and the lack of official aid. The bureaucratic hurdles surrounding Dani’s death intensify the emotional pain and complicate any potential resolution. This context colors every decision the characters make.

🤝 Reconciliation

Despite tension and denial, the film traces a fragile path toward healing anchored in shared memories. A tender moment hints at forgiveness, even if imperfect, as they contemplate visiting Dani’s grave together. The ending suggests memory can guide a cautious, hopeful reconciliation.