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By Jennifer Green
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Sex, language, drinking in mediocre teen romance.
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Through My Window
What's the Story?
In THROUGH MY WINDOW (A TRAVES DE MI VENTANA), Raquel (Clara Galle) has a crush bordering on obsession with her handsome neighbor, Ares (Julio Peña Fernández), the middle son of a wealthy family. She and Ares begin talking when he starts using her wi-fi and she follows him home from school. He knows about her computer full of photos and stories about him. Their flirtation quickly turns sexual, but Ares is cold and shut off. He goes to a fancy private school and is expected to follow a pre-determined path of studying at Stanford then joining the family business empire. Raquel goes to the public school next door and has to work a part-time job. The two have a lot to gain from a relationship, but also a lot to lose. Meanwhile, Raquel's best friend Yoshi (Guillermo Lasheras) harbors a long-time crush on her.
Is It Any Good?
Here's an example of Netflix repeating a formula (think: Elite, the After series) with mediocre results. It's not the fault of the actors, a young and sufficiently charismatic cast, but Through My Window feels at once derivative and disappointing. If a character is going to claim they're the "most interesting" or "dangerous" person you've ever met, the script needs to back that up. Here, high school affairs, rich-poor divides, and family dramas are all eminently predictable. A high point is the setting, including some gorgeous aerial views of Barcelona, but the insistence on dimly-lit interior and night scenes is more distracting than symbolic. Considering the popularity of the genre, better viewing options exist.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Raquel's and Ares' family situations differ in Through My Window. Does one have it harder than the other, and how so?
How does this film portray teen sexuality? Does the portrayal feel realistic? Why or why not?
How does this film compare with other films you've watched about teenagers falling in love?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 4, 2022
- Cast : Clara Galle , Julio Peña Fernández , Guillermo Lasheras
- Director : Marçal Forés
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : School ( High School )
- Run time : 113 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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