The Time It Takes

Available on Netflix South Africa

Yes, The Time It Takes is now available on South Africa Netflix. It arrived for online streaming on January 21, 2022

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Synopsis

Lina and Nico break up after many years together, and Lina struggles to find a new life and to think about him a little less each day.

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Cast

Nadia de Santiago
Nadia de Santiago
Álvaro Cervantes
Álvaro Cervantes
Cala Zavaleta
Cala Zavaleta
Nico Romero
Nico Romero

Episodes

The Time It Takes: Season 1

One Minute in the Present and Ten Minutes in the Past
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One Minute in the Present and Ten Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

Nine years into their relationship, Nico and Lina are breaking up — which sends Lina back to the first night they met and how very easy it seemed.

Two Minutes in the Present and Nine Minutes in the Past
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Two Minutes in the Present and Nine Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

A friend comes to help Lina pack and lets her know Nico's moving on with new projects. That makes her remember when their life was tied to her ambition.

Three Minutes in the Present and Eight Minutes in the Past
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Three Minutes in the Present and Eight Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

Lina tries to move on but nothing feels quite right and everything takes her back down memory lane.

Four Minutes in the Present and Seven Minutes in the Past
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Four Minutes in the Present and Seven Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

Lina can't help but think back to moments of revelation, like after Nico's accident, when it became clear he hadn't told her the truth.

Five Minutes in the Present and Six Minutes in the Past
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Five Minutes in the Present and Six Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

An apartment-hunting trek and a postcard that arrives much too late put the spotlight on what Lina had wanted with Nico.

Six Minutes in the Present and Five Minutes in the Past
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Six Minutes in the Present and Five Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

Lina and Nico had a pact about her birthday. Now separated and partying with friends, she longs for their pact to be kept.

Seven Minutes in the Present and Four Minutes in the Past
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Seven Minutes in the Present and Four Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

Lina gets the chicken pox, which only further isolates her. She remembers the trip back from Nico's father's funeral and his profound sadness.

Eight Minutes in the Present and Three Minutes in the Past
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Eight Minutes in the Present and Three Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

Lina lands a fellowship but has a hard time being happy without someone to share it with. She recalls a costume party, and Nico dressed as an old man.

Nine Minutes in the Present and Two Minutes in the Past
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Nine Minutes in the Present and Two Minutes in the Past

2021-10-29

A trip to Morocco proves renewing for Lina, who follows her heart and her instincts when she feels drawn to a jewelry maker.

Ten Minutes in the Present and One Minute in the Past
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Ten Minutes in the Present and One Minute in the Past

2021-10-29

Lina returns to her hometown to see her widowed father before leaving for India. Once back in Madrid, she's faced with a possible change of plans.

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