The Choice Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Choice.
The Choice Ending Explained: Color UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Directed by Joe Yng-Jaw Jiing, this 1987 story film stars Larry Wu (Yi Min) (Older Brother), alongside Richard Fang as Younger Brother, Hal Shafer as Boss, Reza Rahimian as Eranian. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Choice?
Color UCLA Student Film, Preserved by the UCLA Film and Television Archive. Set in the present, the story takes place in Los Angeles. A foreign student from Taiwan , who is a great Chinese guitar player, arrives in the U.S. in the 70's. He decides to study nuclear engineering, but after graduation, he takes numerous menial jobs. The story begins when he receives a letter from his brother, notifying him of his visit from Taiwan. Exhaustedly, he tries to impress his brother by renting a new car and a new set of furniture. However, misfortune befalls him, as his house is robbed and he loses his job. For the first time, he is forced to think seriously about the meaning of his life in America.
Joe Yng-Jaw Jiing's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Larry Wu (Yi Min) (Older Brother)'s journey. Set in the present, the story takes place in Los Angeles.
How Does Larry Wu (Yi Min) (Older Brother)'s Story End?
- Larry Wu (Yi Min): Larry Wu (Yi Min)'s storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Richard Fang (Younger Brother): Richard Fang's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Hal Shafer (Boss): Hal Shafer's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Choice Mean?
The ending of The Choice brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Larry Wu (Yi Min)'s story may not satisfy all audiences.