Smaller and Smaller Circles Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Smaller and Smaller Circles.
Smaller and Smaller Circles Ending Explained: A serial killer in Payatas leaves the bodies of young boys in the dump as two Jesuit priests try to solve the murders. Directed by Raya Martin, this 2017 crime film stars Nonie Buencamino (Father Gus), alongside Sid Lucero as Father Jerome, Bembol Roco as NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa, Madeleine Humphries as Joanna Bonifacio. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Smaller and Smaller Circles?
A serial killer in Payatas leaves the bodies of young boys in the dump as two Jesuit priests try to solve the murders.
How Does Nonie Buencamino (Father Gus)'s Story End?
- Nonie Buencamino: Nonie Buencamino's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Sid Lucero (Father Jerome): Sid Lucero's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Bembol Roco (NBI Director Francisco Lastimosa): Bembol Roco's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Smaller and Smaller Circles Mean?
Smaller and Smaller Circles's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Nonie Buencamino may feel rushed. Raya Martin's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.