Frontiera Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Frontiera.
Frontiera Ending Explained: On a ferry travelling towards Lampedusa, we find a teenager on his first day of work as a gravedigger and a boy on his first mission as a diver. Directed by Alessandro Di Gregorio, this 2018 drama film stars Bruno Orlando (Gravedigger), alongside Fiorenzo Madonna as Coast guard diver, Renato Malfatti as Gravedigger's Father. With a 6.3/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Frontiera?
On a ferry travelling towards Lampedusa, we find a teenager on his first day of work as a gravedigger and a boy on his first mission as a diver. They do not know each other, but when they will set foot on the island, both their lives will change forever: one has to retrieve the bodies of drowned shipwreck victims, the other one has to bury them. A sort of dance between life and death, innocence and its loss.
Alessandro Di Gregorio's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Bruno Orlando (Gravedigger)'s journey. They do not know each other, but when they will set foot on the island, both their lives will change forever: one has to retrieve the bodies of drowned shipwreck victims, the other one has to bury them.
How Does Bruno Orlando (Gravedigger)'s Story End?
- Bruno Orlando: Bruno Orlando's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Fiorenzo Madonna (Coast guard diver): Fiorenzo Madonna's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Renato Malfatti (Gravedigger's Father): Renato Malfatti's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Frontiera Mean?
Frontiera's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Bruno Orlando may feel rushed. Alessandro Di Gregorio's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.