The Hidden Town Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Hidden Town.
The Hidden Town Ending Explained: [Chapter 1: Aconite and the Imp(s)] Officer Hsu is found poisoned and dead in his room one night, next to him stands multiple sing song girls who all look like the long-dead Bai Lin, they chant then vanish. Directed by Xue Wenhua, this 2020 adventure film stars Gao Siwen (Bai Qingluo), alongside Cai Peichi as Shi Shisheng, Kingdom Yuen King-Tan as Dian Po, Lee Yiu-King as Ge Tianma. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Hidden Town?
[Chapter 1: Aconite and the Imp(s)] Officer Hsu is found poisoned and dead in his room one night, next to him stands multiple sing song girls who all look like the long-dead Bai Lin, they chant then vanish. Baffled by the seemingly supernatural nature of the murder, Detective Shi Shen embarks on a journey to the Hidden Town, in hopes that the mysterious practitioner Bai Tsing Luo could help him unearth the truth. [Chapter 2: The night herons long gone] A salt merchant's servant is horrified by the sight of numerous red-eyed mystic herons pecking at her master's body, leaving behind only his bones before they disappear. Soon after arriving at the scene, Detective Shi Shen needs to hurry to Hidden Town for Tsing Luo's cure for a deadly snake venom. Inspired by the case of mystic herons Tsing Luo decides to use the aforementioned birds as remedies. Together with Shi Shen and the newly acquainted Bai Ling, a creature hunter, Tsing Luo sets out to uncover the secrets behind the murder.
Xue Wenhua's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Gao Siwen (Bai Qingluo)'s journey. Baffled by the seemingly supernatural nature of the murder, Detective Shi Shen embarks on a journey to the Hidden Town, in hopes that the mysterious practitioner Bai Tsing Luo could help him unearth the truth.
How Does Gao Siwen (Bai Qingluo)'s Story End?
- Gao Siwen: Gao Siwen's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Cai Peichi (Shi Shisheng): Cai Peichi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Kingdom Yuen King-Tan (Dian Po): Kingdom Yuen King-Tan's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Hidden Town Mean?
The ending of The Hidden Town brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Gao Siwen's story may not satisfy all audiences.