Estoy en crisis Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Estoy en crisis?

Bernabe (José Sacristán) works as an artistic director for a publicity firm but his avocation is fawning after his bosses, sleeping with whomever might advance his career, and ignoring his wife. Life continues on in this vein until he meets a young model whom he invites up to his boss's temporarily vacant country house, pretending the house belongs to him. Not very far away, bulldozers and other machinery are clearing the beautifully wooded area so construction can start on an amusement park. Little does Bernabe realize that his potential new conquest is a seriously fanatical environmental advocate, and she arrives at the house with friends, gets Bernabe high and "out of it," and then she and her friends proceed to trash the construction machinery. Once Bernabe comes around again, he finds out what has happened, loses heart for his planned sexual escapade, and begins to appreciate his wife for the first time.

Fernando Colomo's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on José Sacristán (Bernabé)'s journey. Life continues on in this vein until he meets a young model whom he invites up to his boss's temporarily vacant country house, pretending the house belongs to him.

How Does José Sacristán (Bernabé)'s Story End?

• José Sacristán: José Sacristán's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Cristina Marsillach (Lucía): Cristina Marsillach's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Mercedes Sampietro (Gloria): Mercedes Sampietro's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Estoy en crisis Mean?

Estoy en crisis's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving José Sacristán may feel rushed. Fernando Colomo's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.