Dangerous Liaisons Ending Explained: Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 18th-century epistolary novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' is adapted to a contemporary setting. Directed by Toshiya Fujita, this 1978 drama film stars Masayo Utsunomiya (Ayako Watase), alongside Yoichi Miura as Yûji Samukawa, Yūko Katagiri as Yoshiko Kamimori, Yuki Nohira as Yuriko Miyakawa. Rated 3.7/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.

What Happens at the End of Dangerous Liaisons?

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 18th-century epistolary novel 'Les Liaisons dangereuses' is adapted to a contemporary setting. An abominable and burning jealousy and an evil relationship between a man and a woman unfold in the nature of a game. Eventually, jealousy will deeply hurt the true love of a chaste married woman.

Toshiya Fujita's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Masayo Utsunomiya (Ayako Watase)'s journey. An abominable and burning jealousy and an evil relationship between a man and a woman unfold in the nature of a game.

How Does Masayo Utsunomiya (Ayako Watase)'s Story End?

  • Masayo Utsunomiya: Masayo Utsunomiya's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Yoichi Miura (Yûji Samukawa): Yoichi Miura's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Yūko Katagiri (Yoshiko Kamimori): Yūko Katagiri's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Dangerous Liaisons Mean?

The ending of Dangerous Liaisons brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Masayo Utsunomiya's story may not satisfy all audiences.