The Heart Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Heart.
The Heart Ending Explained: In the last boxing match before his retirement, TAN Kai accidentally beats his teammate WANG Yao to death. Directed by Liu Fendou, this 2019 drama film stars Yang Kun (Tan Kai), alongside Xia Zitong as Li Chuan, Yu Ailei as Zheng Zhong, Liu Xianda as Coach Wang Yao. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Heart?
In the last boxing match before his retirement, TAN Kai accidentally beats his teammate WANG Yao to death. WANG's heart is donated to a young girl, LI Chuan. Guilt-ridden, TAN Kai decides to meet LI Chuan and they slowly develop a friendship. Suddenly LI Chuan's body is starting to reject WANG's donated heart and a new surgery is very expensive. To pay for his sins and the surgery, TAN Kai must put his boxing gloves back on one more time.
Liu Fendou's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Yang Kun (Tan Kai)'s journey. WANG's heart is donated to a young girl, LI Chuan.
How Does Yang Kun (Tan Kai)'s Story End?
- Yang Kun: Yang Kun's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Xia Zitong (Li Chuan): Xia Zitong's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Yu Ailei (Zheng Zhong): Yu Ailei's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Heart Mean?
The Heart's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Yang Kun may feel rushed. Liu Fendou's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.