Blindfolded Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Blindfolded.
Blindfolded Ending Explained: Two 9-year-old boys, Jontti and Länki, grow up in a Finnish seaside town in the 1960s. Directed by Matti Ijäs, this 1999 drama film stars Martti Suosalo (Risto Putkonen, "Ripa", Jontin isä), alongside Walter Gröhn as Joonas Putkonen, "Jontti", Mikko Vanhala as Länki Lehikoinen, Turo Rannema as Pikkis. With a 6.3/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Blindfolded?
Two 9-year-old boys, Jontti and Länki, grow up in a Finnish seaside town in the 1960s. Länki's biggest dream is to run away on a ship to the sea where his father is rumoured to have died. Jontti too must discover that his father is not what he appears to be. When his dad moves away with another woman, Jontti is determined to win him back.
Matti Ijäs's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Martti Suosalo (Risto Putkonen, "Ripa", Jontin isä)'s journey. Länki's biggest dream is to run away on a ship to the sea where his father is rumoured to have died.
How Does Martti Suosalo (Risto Putkonen, "Ripa", Jontin isä)'s Story End?
- Martti Suosalo: Martti Suosalo's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Walter Gröhn (Joonas Putkonen, "Jontti"): Walter Gröhn's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Mikko Vanhala (Länki Lehikoinen): Mikko Vanhala's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Blindfolded Mean?
Blindfolded's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Martti Suosalo may feel rushed. Matti Ijäs's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.