Drugstore Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Drugstore.
Drugstore Ending Explained: Mariano invests all his savings in the purchase of the Don Irriaga kiosk. Directed by Pablo Gonzalo Pérez, this 2019 drama film stars Pablo Echarri (Mariano), alongside Roly Serrano as Charlie, Georgina Barbarossa as Elvira, Mario Alarcón as Don Irriaga. With a 6.2/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Drugstore?
Mariano invests all his savings in the purchase of the Don Irriaga kiosk. Then, he discovers that the street on which he is fronting will be imminently closed to traffic as a result of a public works project. Without work, on the verge of losing the family home, months of being a father for the second time and condemned to a nearby ruin, Mariano has to do something before the street is closed.
Pablo Gonzalo Pérez's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Pablo Echarri (Mariano)'s journey. Then, he discovers that the street on which he is fronting will be imminently closed to traffic as a result of a public works project.
How Does Pablo Echarri (Mariano)'s Story End?
- Pablo Echarri: Pablo Echarri's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Roly Serrano (Charlie): Roly Serrano's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Georgina Barbarossa (Elvira): Georgina Barbarossa's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Drugstore Mean?
Drugstore's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Pablo Echarri may feel rushed. Pablo Gonzalo Pérez's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.