Butterfly Sleep Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Butterfly Sleep.
Butterfly Sleep Ending Explained: Ryoko Matsumura is a popular writer in her 50's. Directed by Jeong Jae-eun, this 2018 drama film stars Miho Nakayama (Ryoko Matsumura), alongside Kim Jae-uck as Chan-hae, Anna Ishibashi as Anna, Shun Sugata as Ryuji Ayamine. With a 6.1/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Butterfly Sleep?
Ryoko Matsumura is a popular writer in her 50's. She also knows that she has Alzheimer’s. Ryoko Matsumura begins to teach at a university. She meets a young Korean man in his 20's. They become attracted to each other.
Jeong Jae-eun's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Miho Nakayama (Ryoko Matsumura)'s journey. She also knows that she has Alzheimer’s.
How Does Miho Nakayama (Ryoko Matsumura)'s Story End?
- Miho Nakayama: Miho Nakayama's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Kim Jae-uck (Chan-hae): Kim Jae-uck's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Anna Ishibashi (Anna): Anna Ishibashi's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Butterfly Sleep Mean?
Butterfly Sleep's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Miho Nakayama may feel rushed. Jeong Jae-eun's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.