In a Thicket Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for In a Thicket.
In a Thicket Ending Explained: Sato's re-imagining of In a Grove, on which Rashomon was based. Directed by Hisayasu Satō, this 1996 mystery film stars Shunsuke Matsuoka, alongside Kaori Sakagami as Masago, Shigeki Hosokawa, Hitomi Shiraishi. Rated 5.8/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of In a Thicket?
Sato's re-imagining of In a Grove, on which Rashomon was based. In this version, instead of a web of lies and agendas, we get a web of desires, perversions like incest, and occult phenomenon like an oracle-demon, hallucinations, and human sacrifice. Once again, the story starts with a detective trying to unravel the story of a man and a woman encountering a bandit-rapist in the woods, but the real story keeps turning out to be unfathomable as layer upon layer of strange motives and events keep turning up.
Hisayasu Satō's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Shunsuke Matsuoka's journey. In this version, instead of a web of lies and agendas, we get a web of desires, perversions like incest, and occult phenomenon like an oracle-demon, hallucinations, and human sacrifice.
How Does Shunsuke Matsuoka's Story End?
- Shunsuke Matsuoka: Shunsuke Matsuoka's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Kaori Sakagami (Masago): Kaori Sakagami's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Shigeki Hosokawa: Shigeki Hosokawa's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of In a Thicket Mean?
The ending of In a Thicket brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Shunsuke Matsuoka's story may not satisfy all audiences.