Films and TV shows that feel like Y, ¿Si fuera ella? by Alejandro Sanz

A wistful, tender longing that imagines an idealized lover while confronting personal doubt.

1. Volver (2006): Pedro Almodóvar’s tender drama of love, loss and imagined reunions mirrors the song’s wistful yearning.
2. Butterfly (1999): A delicate Spanish romance set in the 1930s that captures nostalgic longing and fragile affection.
3. The Secret in Their Eyes (2009): A haunting Argentine love‑story that dwells on ‘what‑if’ moments and lingering regret.
4. Spanish Affair (2014): A light‑hearted Spanish rom‑com that plays with imagined identity and the comedy of love‑what‑ifs.
5. La Llamada (2017): A musical‑spiritual comedy where youthful longing and faith intersect, echoing the song’s hopeful tone.
6. Grand Hotel (2011): This period drama weaves secret romances and imagined futures in a sumptuous Spanish setting.
7. Elite (2018): A contemporary teen series full of love triangles and ‘what‑if’ fantasies, matching the song’s modern romantic angst.
8. The Sea Inside (2004): A poignant Spanish drama about love, memory, and the yearning for a life imagined with another.