Tres metros sobre el cielo
"Have you ever been about to touch the sky?"
Three Steps Above Heaven - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Hugo "H" (Hache) Olivera
Mario Casas
Motivation
To escape the pain of his mother's infidelity and find a sensation that makes him feel alive (speed, violence, then love).
Character Arc
Starts as a violent, nihilistic adrenaline junkie. Through Babi, he attempts to soften and find purpose. However, his inability to control his temper leads to tragedy. He ends the film broken but resigned, leaving the city to escape the memories.
Babi (Bárbara) Alcázar
María Valverde
Motivation
To break free from her mother's controlling grip and experience real emotion.
Character Arc
Begins as a sheltered, obedient student. She is seduced by H's freedom, becoming rebellious and lying to her parents. The tragedy of Pollo's death snaps her back to reality, causing her to choose safety and maturity over passion.
Pollo
Álvaro Cervantes
Motivation
To live fast and support H.
Character Arc
H's best friend who provides comic relief and loyalty. His death in a motorcycle crash is the catalyst that destroys the fantasy world H and Babi created.