My Fault
High-octane forbidden romance meets gritty underground racing. A visual cocktail of adrenaline, neon-lit danger, and simmering teenage passion, where emotional scars are as prominent as the drift marks on the asphalt.
My Fault
My Fault

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"Love can only survive in the shadow of secrets."

08 June 2023 Spain 117 min ⭐ 7.8 (3,965)
Director: Domingo González
Cast: Nicole Wallace, Gabriel Guevara, Marta Hazas, Iván Sánchez, Eva Ruiz
Drama Thriller Romance
Forbidden Love & Taboo Trauma & The Past Class & Control Adrenaline as Escape

My Fault - Symbolism & Philosophy

Symbols & Motifs

Street Racing / Cars

Meaning: Represents freedom, control, and the dangerous pace of their relationship. For Noah, it's a skill learned from her abuser that she reclaims for herself.
Context: Used in key scenes where Noah proves her worth to Nick's world and where they bond over shared adrenaline.

Noah's Scar

Meaning: A physical manifestation of her past trauma and her father's violence. It symbolizes the barrier she puts up against intimacy.
Context: Revealed to Nick in a vulnerable moment, shifting his perception of her from a spoiled brat to a survivor.

The Leister Mansion

Meaning: Symbolizes the new, artificial world Noah is forced into; a place of wealth but coldness and secrets.
Context: The setting for the family dinners and the initial friction, contrasting with the dark, neon-lit racing locations.

Philosophical Questions

Can trauma be healed by romantic love?

The film suggests that love can be a catalyst for healing, as Nick protects Noah and helps her face her father. However, it also raises the question of dependency—is Noah healing, or is she finding a new protector?

Does shared trauma justify breaking social taboos?

The film posits that the bond formed through shared pain and understanding (Nick's abandonment, Noah's abuse) transcends the societal taboo of their step-sibling status, presenting their connection as inevitable fate rather than a choice.

Core Meaning

Healing Through Connection and Confrontation

At its heart, My Fault suggests that shared trauma can be a binding force even more powerful than shared blood or background. The film explores how two broken individuals—Noah, scarred by domestic abuse, and Nick, isolated by wealth and abandonment—find a dangerous but necessary sanctuary in each other. It posits that true freedom comes not from escaping one's past, but from finding a partner willing to drive into the storm alongside you.