The Dark Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Dark?

The Dark takes place over a period of 36 hours, on the first day of summer. Taxi driver Frane lives together with his sister and her husband in an unusual strange domestic arrangement. Frane learns that his sister is pregnant and he is not sure how he feels about the baby that she is expecting. After his night shift Frane kills a young unknown woman while he is having sex with her. He tries to cover up all traces of the crime, but in doing so he commits two further murders, one of which goes wrong. Throughout the film, the victims tell their stories at the places where the murders took place. On the morning of the summer solstice Frane thinks he has managed to get away with his crimes and he goes with his sister and her husband for a picnic in the forest by the river, not knowing what awaits him there.

Dan Oki's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Goran Marković (Frane)'s journey. Taxi driver Frane lives together with his sister and her husband in an unusual strange domestic arrangement.

How Does Goran Marković (Frane)'s Story End?

• Goran Marković: Goran Marković's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Vanda Boban (Ivana): Vanda Boban's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Matea Elezović (Sabina): Matea Elezović's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Dark Mean?

The ending of The Dark brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Goran Marković's story may not satisfy all audiences.