I Don’t Know Whether to Slit My Wrists or Leave Them Long 2013

Gunshots in Mexico City

The movie opens dramatically with the sound of two gunshots ringing out from an apartment building in Mexico City. This shocking event sets the stage for the complex web of relationships and tensions that will be explored throughout the film.

Nora Confronts Aarón

Nora confronts her husband Aarón at gunpoint, revealing the depth of her betrayal after discovering his ongoing infidelity. This tense moment encapsulates their fractured marriage and immediate emotional turmoil, highlighting Nora's desperation and Aarón's guilt.

Félix's Suicide Attempt

In a parallel storyline, Félix struggles with the fallout from his retired football career and the emotional devastation of being abandoned by his girlfriend. Overwhelmed by despair, he appears to make a suicide attempt, shedding light on his overwhelming sense of loss.

Flashback to Eight Months Earlier

The narrative transports the audience back eight months, offering a glimpse into the lives of the main characters before the explosive events. This retrospective reveals the underlying tensions in their relationships and sets the context for their complex dynamics.

Turbulent Marriage of Nora and Aarón

Nora and Aarón's marriage has been plagued by mistrust, primarily due to Aarón's infidelities. Their strained relationship serves as a backdrop for the unfolding drama, highlighting the emotional distance that has developed between them over time.

Introduction of Julia and Lucas

Julia, an aspiring singer, and Lucas, a fashion designer, introduce themselves as a married couple, but in reality, they are just close friends. Their arrangement allows Lucas to hide his homosexuality from his conservative family, adding another layer of complexity to the intertwined lives in the apartment building.

Félix Moves In

The arrival of Félix, a former professional footballer, into the vacant apartment brings a significant change. His presence catalyzes the existing relationships among the neighbors, forcing hidden tensions to the surface and reshaping their interpersonal dynamics.

Unveiling Hidden Tensions

With Félix's arrival, the neighbors' underlying frustrations and secrets come under scrutiny. The dynamics shift as Lucas develops feelings for Félix, while Aarón begins an affair with Julia, leading to a tangled web of desire and betrayal.

Lucas’s Attraction to Félix

As Félix integrates into the apartment complex, Lucas finds himself irresistibly attracted to him. This revelation causes internal conflict for Lucas, who struggles with societal expectations and his true feelings.

Julia's Affair with Aarón

Julia and Aarón embark on an affair, complicating their already strained relationships. This union is driven by mutual dissatisfaction and creates a ripple effect of jealousy and betrayal among the other characters.

Félix Discovers Deception

As Félix becomes more acquainted with his neighbors, he uncovers their web of lies and hidden resentments. This awareness pushes the group to confront their realities and the consequences of their choices, leading to increased tension.

Building to Confrontation

The narrative tension escalates, culminating in various confrontations among the characters. Friends become foes as the extent of the betrayals and secrets come to light, and the once mundane lives become increasingly volatile.

Final Climactic Moments

The film converges back to the initial gunshots, revisiting the pivotal moment that launches the characters into chaos. The intense scene serves as a culmination of all the emotional and relational buildup throughout the movie.