Somehow, Crystal Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Somehow, Crystal.
Somehow, Crystal Ending Explained: While her boyfriend Jun'ichi is out of town, college student and part-time model Yuri passes the time in Tokyo by shopping for luxury products, visiting affluent neighborhoods, eating expensive food, and seeking new kinds of entertainment. Directed by Shingo Matsubara, this 1981 drama film stars Kazuko Kato (Yuri), alongside Toshio Kamei as Junichi, Zenzô Shimizu as Masataka, Naoko Arita as Sanae. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Somehow, Crystal?
While her boyfriend Jun'ichi is out of town, college student and part-time model Yuri passes the time in Tokyo by shopping for luxury products, visiting affluent neighborhoods, eating expensive food, and seeking new kinds of entertainment. At a dance club she meets Masataka, to whom she describes her relatively frictionless life as "crystal". Yuri has a sexual encounter with Masataka that she enjoys but finds less satisfying than her experiences with Jun'ichi. When Jun'ichi returns, Yuri learns that he also was unfaithful during his trip, but she reflects on her financial independence and decides that staying with Jun'ichi is the best fit for her crystal lifestyle. Adaptation novel by Yasuo Tanaka.
Shingo Matsubara's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Kazuko Kato (Yuri)'s journey. At a dance club she meets Masataka, to whom she describes her relatively frictionless life as "crystal".
How Does Kazuko Kato (Yuri)'s Story End?
- Kazuko Kato: Kazuko Kato's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Toshio Kamei (Junichi): Toshio Kamei's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Zenzô Shimizu (Masataka): Zenzô Shimizu's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Somehow, Crystal Mean?
The ending of Somehow, Crystal brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Kazuko Kato's story may not satisfy all audiences.