Leaning Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

Leaning Ending Explained: A woman is treating her little garden, around her just an heavy winter sky and a small radio that broadcasts the news of some terrible serial killings committed in the area. Directed by Enrico Conte, this 2014 horror film stars Fabrizio Pugliese (The Priest), alongside Ketty Volpe as The Woman, Alessia De Blasi as The Girl, Linda Hand as Newscaster (voice). With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Leaning?

A lonely house. A woman is treating her little garden, around her just an heavy winter sky and a small radio that broadcasts the news of some terrible serial killings committed in the area. And while in the house two little girls plays quietly, a menacing figure is about to arrive and upset this quiet, little place; his eyes are full of madness and the clothes he wears shows how Evil can hide behind the most harmless and reassuring appearance.

Enrico Conte's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Fabrizio Pugliese (The Priest)'s journey. And while in the house two little girls plays quietly, a menacing figure is about to arrive and upset this quiet, little place; his eyes are full of madness and the clothes he wears shows how Evil can hide behind the most harmless and reassuring appearance.

How Does Fabrizio Pugliese (The Priest)'s Story End?

Fabrizio Pugliese: Fabrizio Pugliese's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
Ketty Volpe (The Woman): Ketty Volpe's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Alessia De Blasi (The Girl): Alessia De Blasi's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Leaning Mean?

Leaning's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Fabrizio Pugliese may feel rushed. Enrico Conte's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.