By the Tide Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

By the Tide Ending Explained: Ina Langston, devastated by the turmoil of unceasing sorrow, is wrestling with her desire to end her time on Earth and her love for the two most important people in her life: Constance, her girlfriend and Oscar, a ghost. Directed by Estefanía Fadul, this 2017 story film stars Kaydx (Ina), alongside Ana Isabel Dow as Constance, Constantin Tripes as Oscar. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.

What Happens at the End of By the Tide?

Ina Langston, devastated by the turmoil of unceasing sorrow, is wrestling with her desire to end her time on Earth and her love for the two most important people in her life: Constance, her girlfriend and Oscar, a ghost. On Constance and Ina's anniversary Ina admits to Constance that she loves Oscar with the hope of somehow preserving a fragment of their relationship but is instead told to drop dead. Ina and Oscar, feeling detached from their world and summoned by the pull of the tide, choose to make an irreversible decision rather than dwell in never-ending unhappiness.

Estefanía Fadul's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Kaydx (Ina)'s journey. On Constance and Ina's anniversary Ina admits to Constance that she loves Oscar with the hope of somehow preserving a fragment of their relationship but is instead told to drop dead.

How Does Kaydx (Ina)'s Story End?

Kaydx: Kaydx's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Ana Isabel Dow (Constance): Ana Isabel Dow's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Constantin Tripes (Oscar): Constantin Tripes's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of By the Tide Mean?

The ending of By the Tide brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Kaydx's story may not satisfy all audiences.