Chicago Boys Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Chicago Boys?

The economists behind the implementation of the most extreme capitalist system in the world observe with surprise the discontent of its countrymen. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s. Unseen images and testimonies that allow us to understand the historic process that transformed the Chilean people and Chile in the country that it is today, an image of success and discontent.

Carola Fuentes's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Joaquín Lavín (Self - Minister of Social Development. Chicago Boy '79)'s journey. For the first time, they tell the story of how they became Milton Friedman's students in Chicago in the 1950s and what were they willing to do to pursue their extreme economic ideas, aided by Pinochet's dictatorship in the 70s.

How Does Joaquín Lavín (Self - Minister of Social Development. Chicago Boy '79)'s Story End?

• Joaquín Lavín: Joaquín Lavín's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Carola Fuentes delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 25m runtime.
• Jaime Guzmán (Self (archive footage)): Jaime Guzmán's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Salvador Allende (Self (archive footage)): Salvador Allende's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Chicago Boys Mean?

The ending of Chicago Boys ties together the narrative threads involving Joaquín Lavín. Carola Fuentes chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.