The River Monster Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The River Monster.
The River Monster Ending Explained: Liu Yidao, who is known as "Ghost Sword" in rivers and lakes, went to visit famous doctors to retreat in order to heal his sister Xiaopiao. Directed by Crystal Zhang, this 2019 action film stars Lam Tze-Chung (Jin Changzi), alongside Xu Dongdong as Snake Girl, Liu Di as Liu Yidao, Hu Yue as Xiao Luan. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The River Monster?
Liu Yidao, who is known as "Ghost Sword" in rivers and lakes, went to visit famous doctors to retreat in order to heal his sister Xiaopiao. The demon clan, headed by Jin Chanzi and Snake Girl, wants to rule the world, and wants to resurrect the black dragon. In order to improve their own cultivation, they constantly endanger the world. Koi "Xiaoyu" strayed into the world and was taken away by the Demon Pavilion. Liu Yidao was rescued in order to collect money, and later learned that the original Xiaoyu was the reincarnation of the black dragon. At this time, the demon tribe also probed the news of Xiaoyu, and wanted to call it the black dragon. In the process of protecting Xiaoyao, Liu Yidao exchanged feelings with each other. Xiaopiao originally did not accept Xiaoya's arrival, and the two slowly became good friends.
Crystal Zhang's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lam Tze-Chung (Jin Changzi)'s journey. The demon clan, headed by Jin Chanzi and Snake Girl, wants to rule the world, and wants to resurrect the black dragon.
How Does Lam Tze-Chung (Jin Changzi)'s Story End?
- Lam Tze-Chung: Lam Tze-Chung's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Xu Dongdong (Snake Girl): Xu Dongdong's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Liu Di (Liu Yidao): Liu Di's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The River Monster Mean?
The ending of The River Monster brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Lam Tze-Chung's story may not satisfy all audiences.