Seventeen and Missing Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Seventeen and Missing.
Seventeen and Missing Ending Explained: Emilie Janzen has always had a strange intuition and talent for seeing the truth in people. Directed by Paul Schneider, this 2007 tv movie film stars Dedee Pfeiffer (Emilie Janzen), alongside Matthew Harrison as Richard Janzen, Tegan Moss as Lori Janzen, Terry David Mulligan as Det. Cornell. With a 6.7/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Seventeen and Missing?
Emilie Janzen has always had a strange intuition and talent for seeing the truth in people. But what Emilie didn't see coming is the disappearance of her 17-year-old daughter, Lori. Waking visions of Lori being abducted begin to haunt Emilie, placing clairvoyant clues that eventually lead Emilie to where her daughter's being held. That is, if Lori's still alive. And the clock is ticking...
Paul Schneider's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Dedee Pfeiffer (Emilie Janzen)'s journey. But what Emilie didn't see coming is the disappearance of her 17-year-old daughter, Lori.
How Does Dedee Pfeiffer (Emilie Janzen)'s Story End?
- Dedee Pfeiffer: Dedee Pfeiffer's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Matthew Harrison (Richard Janzen): Matthew Harrison's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Tegan Moss (Lori Janzen): Tegan Moss's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Seventeen and Missing Mean?
Seventeen and Missing's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Dedee Pfeiffer may feel rushed. Paul Schneider's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.