Buried Treasure Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Buried Treasure.
Buried Treasure Ending Explained: Harry Jenkins is a self-made business man, who one day receives a message that his only daughter has died in a car crash. Directed by Adrian Shergold, this 2001 story film stars John Thaw (Harry Jenkins), alongside Dominique Jackson as Saffron, Wil Johnson as Luke, Rachel Davies as Estelle. With a 6.4/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Buried Treasure?
Harry Jenkins is a self-made business man, who one day receives a message that his only daughter has died in a car crash. Last time he saw his daughter was at his wife's funeral. When trying to deal with his daughter's affairs, he finds out he is a grandfather of a nine-year-old girl, named Saffron. Since he is her only relative, social services hands over Saffron to him. At first he tries to get rid of her, but he soon finds out that they share more than his daughter, Saffron's mother. They take a trip from Manchester to London, to find Saffron's estranged father, but they find so much more
Adrian Shergold's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on John Thaw (Harry Jenkins)'s journey. Last time he saw his daughter was at his wife's funeral.
How Does John Thaw (Harry Jenkins)'s Story End?
- John Thaw: John Thaw's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Dominique Jackson (Saffron): Dominique Jackson's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Wil Johnson (Luke): Wil Johnson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Buried Treasure Mean?
Buried Treasure's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving John Thaw may feel rushed. Adrian Shergold's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.