All Is Well Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for All Is Well.
All Is Well Ending Explained: As the summer of 1980 ends, 16 and 17 year old sisters Maria and Alda flee to Lisbon from Angola. Directed by Pocas Pascoal, this 2012 drama film stars Cheila Lima (Maria), alongside Ciomara Morais as Alda, Willion Brandão, Vera Cruz. Rated 5.5/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of All Is Well?
As the summer of 1980 ends, 16 and 17 year old sisters Maria and Alda flee to Lisbon from Angola?s civil war. In the hands of fate, they must learn to live without money in a foreign city. On the edge of the law, the two have to grow up and become women. When the problems are already overwhelming, news comes that makes them unbearable. This blow, however, will give them the push to decide their futures: Alda is going to France and Maria back to Angola in search of her roots.
Pocas Pascoal's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Cheila Lima (Maria)'s journey. In the hands of fate, they must learn to live without money in a foreign city.
How Does Cheila Lima (Maria)'s Story End?
- Cheila Lima: Cheila Lima's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Ciomara Morais (Alda): Ciomara Morais's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Willion Brandão: Willion Brandão's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of All Is Well Mean?
The ending of All Is Well brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Cheila Lima's story may not satisfy all audiences.