Otro muerto Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Otro muerto.
Otro muerto Ending Explained: Lazaro is a young gravedigger with a strange and unfortunate gift, he can see in people the crosses that announce the date of their imminent death. Directed by Emilio González, this 2017 drama film stars Luis Alberti (Lázaro), alongside Diego Calva as Alejandro, José Pescina as Isaac. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Otro muerto?
Lazaro is a young gravedigger with a strange and unfortunate gift, he can see in people the crosses that announce the date of their imminent death. Inert before the immensity of death, he has learned to cope with his ability by being indifferent. The somber everyday life that Lazaro has submitted himself to accept is violently interrupted when a cross appears on the neck of the love of his life: Isaac. Lazaro faces his destiny; that of being consumed by the fact that he is only a spectator aware of the end of all those he loves.
Emilio González's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Luis Alberti (Lázaro)'s journey. Inert before the immensity of death, he has learned to cope with his ability by being indifferent.
How Does Luis Alberti (Lázaro)'s Story End?
- Luis Alberti: Luis Alberti's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Diego Calva (Alejandro): Diego Calva's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- José Pescina (Isaac): José Pescina's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Otro muerto Mean?
Otro muerto's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Luis Alberti may feel rushed. Emilio González's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.