Bonded by Sorrow Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Bonded by Sorrow.
Bonded by Sorrow Ending Explained: Yoshikawa works for a freight forwarding service. Directed by Daisuke Yamanouchi, this 2016 drama film stars Kotomi Asakura (Yuriko), alongside Ayane Suzukawa as Mikayo, Rei Mizuna as Yayoi, Yohta Kawase as Yoshikawa. Rated 2/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Bonded by Sorrow?
Yoshikawa works for a freight forwarding service. When his boss, Takizawa, introduces him to Yuriko, it’s love at first sight. They get married and spend their days happily together until Yuriko admits to being Takizawa’s lover. Yoshikawa is unwilling to lose his job and wife, so he forgives Yuriko; however, Yuriko is randomly killed by an unknown man. After the incident, Yoshikawa is a mess, but his former high school classmate-turned-yakuza, Takahashi helps look after him. Every woman that Yoshikawa meets appears to him as Yuriko. After committing a certain crime, Yoshikawa gets a sentence of two years in prison. Upon release, he gets a job from Takahashi as a debt collector. He goes to collect money from a woman named Mizuki who he’s astonished to find looks exactly like Yuriko. Looking closer, he sees her parents in the house, grotesquely attached together in a lump of flesh.
Daisuke Yamanouchi's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Kotomi Asakura (Yuriko)'s journey. When his boss, Takizawa, introduces him to Yuriko, it’s love at first sight.
How Does Kotomi Asakura (Yuriko)'s Story End?
- Kotomi Asakura: Kotomi Asakura's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Ayane Suzukawa (Mikayo): Ayane Suzukawa's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Rei Mizuna (Yayoi): Rei Mizuna's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Bonded by Sorrow Mean?
The ending of Bonded by Sorrow brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Kotomi Asakura's story may not satisfy all audiences.