When Angels Sleep 2017

Accident: Germán falls asleep and hits Gloria

Germán falls asleep at the wheel and his car strikes Gloria, a teenage girl, on the road. The impact leaves her badly injured and he frantically searches for help. He initially struggles to explain what happened and hesitates to contact emergency services.

Desperate attempt to call for help

Germán tries to summon emergency assistance, but the operator cannot locate his position. He remains reluctant to tell the truth about the crash. The situation grows more tense as Gloria and her friend Silvia await aid.

Germán moves Gloria and seeks help

With Gloria dying in the car, Germán tries to get her to a hospital and to assist Silvia as well. They drive to find help, but Gloria succumbs to her injuries before they reach medical care. The attempt to rescue them drags on under mounting fear and confusion.

Silvia recognizes the car

Silvia notices the damaged headlight and recognizes the vehicle as the one that struck Gloria. She concludes the crash was intentional because the car swerved toward them and did not slow. She flees the scene in fear.

Germán covers up the crime

Germán drowns Silvia in a river to silence her and protect himself. He then hides both bodies in the water, weighting them with stones to ensure they sink. The act marks a drastic turn toward desperation and concealment.

Return home and maintain the façade

Germán returns home, takes a shower, and lies down on his bed as if nothing has happened. His wife begins to piece together the events, while Germán grapples with fear of exposure. The household continues as usual on the surface.

Wife reports the incident to the police

Germán's wife tells the police that her husband ran over a dog, became extremely nervous, and panicked enough to call emergency services. She hints at a nervous breakdown, providing a conflicting account of the night. The truth remains buried within the family dynamics.

A year passes

One year later, Germán has not returned to work and is focused on preparing his daughter Estela's birthday party. The case lingers, and the fear of exposure continues to haunt him. The family maintains a fragile routine on the surface.

News resurfaces the case

During a lunch break, Germán's wife watches news reports about the murdered teenage girls from the previous year. The broadcast hints at new suspects and reveals details that could threaten Germán's carefully crafted lie. The tension in the household grows as the case reopens.

Suspects arrested in connection to the murders

The news reports that two boys, who had been out partying with Gloria and Silvia, have been arrested as the main suspects in the murders. The revelation shifts the mystery and raises questions about who was really responsible. Germán's position becomes more precarious as the truth edges closer.