The Great Buddha+ Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Great Buddha+.
The Great Buddha+ Ending Explained: Security guard Pickle and his trash collector friend Belly Button kill time together in night shifts watching the American-educated boss's dash-cam recordings of his various sexual encounters with women. Directed by Huang Hsin-yao, this 2017 comedy film stars Cres Chuang (Pickle), alongside Bamboo Chen as Belly Bottom, Leon Dai as Kevin Huang, Chen Yi-wen as Congressman Gao. Rated 7.9/10 by audiences, the conclusion brings the story to a satisfying close.
What Happens at the End of The Great Buddha+?
Security guard Pickle and his trash collector friend Belly Button kill time together in night shifts watching the American-educated boss's dash-cam recordings of his various sexual encounters with women. Against the buddies' will, something horrifying rather than erotic reveals.
Huang Hsin-yao's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Cres Chuang (Pickle)'s journey. Against the buddies' will, something horrifying rather than erotic reveals.
How Does Cres Chuang (Pickle)'s Story End?
- Cres Chuang: Cres Chuang's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Huang Hsin-yao delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 42m runtime.
- Bamboo Chen (Belly Bottom): Bamboo Chen's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Leon Dai (Kevin Huang): Leon Dai's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Great Buddha+ Mean?
The ending of The Great Buddha+ ties together the narrative threads involving Cres Chuang. Huang Hsin-yao chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.