Three Steps Above Heaven

Babi, raised in a comfortable, orderly world, meets Hache, a volatile young man drawn to danger and illegal motorcycle races, and their attraction quickly turns into an intense, all-consuming relationship. The film follows how two people from opposite backgrounds collide, sparking moments of tenderness, reckless choices, and clashes with family and friends. Their romance moves fast, testing limits and revealing who they are without resolving every question, and the story keeps the focus on their emotions and mistakes rather than on a tidy conclusion.

Released in 2010, the film was directed by Fernando González Molina and is based on material by Federico Moccia, with Ramón Salazar credited among the creators. The production tapped a popular contemporary romantic novel tradition and cast rising Spanish actors in the lead roles.

Critics were mixed but many viewers connected with the central chemistry, reflected in a solid user rating of 7.724 out of 10. Reviewers often pointed to themes of class clash, youthful rebellion, and first love, and the movie foregrounds how impulsive choices can have lasting emotional consequences.

The movie found a strong foothold with young audiences in Spain, helping to define a wave of teen romance films in the early 2010s. Scenes of motorbike races and late-night confrontations stuck in the public imagination, and the leads became emblematic faces of that era's popular cinema, appearing frequently in media and fan conversations.

The film didn’t sweep major international awards, yet it made a clear impact on contemporary Spanish pop culture and on the careers of its stars. Its soundtrack and key scenes kept it in public discussion, and for many viewers it remains a reference point for intense, tempestuous first love in modern Spanish film.