We Need to Talk (2016) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A financially ruined man attempts to rebuild his career and recover his unresolved marriage after an investment disaster.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Promise of Easy Wealth

Jorge presents the Seseña apartment as a secure and profitable investment. The family is persuaded to invest in both property and Forum Filatélico.

Key Events

• Seseña Investment Pitch — Jorge presents the new apartment as an ideal investment with large rooms, terraces, and future transport links. Characters: Jorge, Luis Location: Seseña apartment
• Property Showing — Luis helps show the apartment while Jorge emphasizes its expected profitability. Characters: Jorge, Luis Location: Seseña apartment
• Family Investment Decision — The family is persuaded to invest in the apartment and Forum Filatélico. Characters: Jorge, Luis Location: Seseña apartment
• Empty Apartment — By 2007, the apartment remains empty while multiple mortgages burden the family. Characters: Jorge Location: Seseña apartment
• Mortgage Pressure — The family struggles to meet several mortgage payments as the investment fails to generate income. Characters: Jorge Location: Family financial setting

Mortgages Without a Future

The apartment remains empty while mortgage payments accumulate. Jorge seeks to use the print shop as collateral, but the worsening economy intensifies resistance.

Key Events

• Mortgage Pressure — The family struggles to meet several mortgage payments as the investment fails to generate income. Characters: Jorge Location: Family financial setting
• Collateral Request — In 2008, Jorge asks for the print shop to be used as collateral to address the financial crisis. Characters: Jorge Location: Print shop
• Collateral Hesitation — Patricia resists further financial exposure as the economic situation continues to worsen. Characters: Jorge, Patricia Location: Print shop
• Total Financial Collapse — Jorge loses his two homes and his company after the financial disaster. Characters: Jorge Location: Unspecified

Ruins of a Marriage

Jorge loses his homes, company, and relationship with Nuria. Family members argue over responsibility while Patricia attempts to arrange one final dinner.

Key Events

• Nuria Separation — Jorge reflects that losing Nuria hurts more than losing his money. Characters: Jorge, Nuria Location: Unspecified
• Dinner Proposal — Patricia proposes a dinner intended to help Jorge recover emotionally. Characters: Jorge, Patricia Location: Family home
• Angry Refusal — Patricia angrily rejects the dinner and blames the enrichment obsession for the family's predicament. Characters: Jorge, Patricia Location: Family home
• Last Meeting Promise — Patricia secures agreement by promising that the dinner will be the final meeting with Jorge. Characters: Jorge, Patricia Location: Family home

A Performed Recovery

Miguel helps Jorge pursue employment, while Yoli assists with an exaggerated professional presentation. Jorge abandons the performance during the interview and speaks honestly.

Key Events

• Job Search Support — Miguel attempts to help Jorge obtain employment after his personal and professional losses. Characters: Jorge, Miguel Location: Unspecified
• False Executive Image — Jorge and Yoli stage an impressive office and position to exaggerate Jorge's professional status. Characters: Jorge, Yoli Location: Pretend executive office
• Interview Honesty — Jorge admits his lack of experience and weak English during the interview. Characters: Jorge, Miguel Location: Job interview office
• Loyalty Argument — Jorge argues that his passion and loyalty to Miguel make him the best candidate. Characters: Jorge, Miguel Location: Job interview office
• Job Offer — Jorge is hired with a net salary of 2,500 euros. Characters: Jorge, Miguel Location: Job interview office

The Interrupted Confession

After buying a ring, Jorge follows Miguel's advice and meets Nuria. His apology and declaration are interrupted by the arrival of his recovered cellphone.

Key Events

• Ring Purchase — Jorge buys an expensive ring while considering whether to give it to Nuria immediately. Characters: Jorge Location: Jewelry store
• Miguel Urges Action — Miguel urges Jorge not to wait before giving the ring to Nuria. Characters: Jorge, Miguel Location: Unspecified
• Apology to Nuria — Jorge meets Nuria, apologizes, and begins explaining that he wants to be with her. Characters: Jorge, Nuria Location: Unspecified meeting place
• Recovered Phone Arrival — Their conversation is interrupted when someone arrives with Jorge's recovered cellphone. Characters: Jorge, Nuria Location: Unspecified meeting place
• Unresolved Relationship — The available dialogue ends before the future of Jorge and Nuria's relationship is resolved. Characters: Jorge, Nuria Location: Unspecified meeting place

Story Breakdown

• Investment Dream — Jorge sells property speculation as a path to prosperity.
  • Seseña Apartment — Jorge presents the apartment's space, terraces, and promised future connectivity.
  • Family Investment — The family invests in the apartment and Forum Filatélico.
• Economic Collapse — The promised profits disappear as debt and economic deterioration take over.
  • Empty Property — The apartment remains empty by 2007.
  • Print Shop Collateral — Jorge asks to use the print shop to address the crisis.
• Personal Ruin — Jorge loses his assets, company, and relationship with Nuria.
  • Lost Homes — Jorge loses both of his homes.
  • Marriage Pain — He says losing Nuria hurts more than losing his money.
• Family Intervention — Patricia tries to create a final opportunity for Jorge to receive emotional support.
  • Dinner Proposal — Patricia proposes a dinner involving Jorge and the family.
  • Last Meeting Promise — She secures agreement by promising that it will be the final meeting.
• Career Recovery — Miguel helps Jorge pursue a new job while Jorge struggles between performance and honesty.
  • Staged Success — Jorge and Yoli fabricate an impressive executive image.
  • Honest Interview — Jorge admits his weaknesses and argues from passion and loyalty.
• Romantic Appeal — Jorge prepares a direct emotional appeal to Nuria.
  • Expensive Ring — Jorge buys a ring and asks whether he should give it to Nuria immediately.
  • Interrupted Confession — His apology and declaration are interrupted by the recovered cellphone.

Directed by

David Serrano

Key Cast

• Hugo Silva — Jorge
• Michelle Jenner — Nuria
• Ernesto Sevilla — Lucas
• Belén Cuesta — Yoli
• Óscar Ladoire — Miguel