(Tommy-Chat Just E-mailed Me.) Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of (Tommy-Chat Just E-mailed Me.)?

Trecartin describes (Tommy-Chat Just E-mailed Me.) as a "narrative video short that takes place inside and outside of an e-mail." Trecartin's intense visualization of electronic communication is inhabited by a cast of stylized characters: Pam, a lesbian librarian with a screaming baby in an ultra-modern hotel room; Tammy and Beth, who live in an apartment filled with installation art; and Tommy, who is seen in a secluded lake house in the woods. Pam, Tommy and Tammy are all played by Trecartin, who, wearing his signature make-up, jumps back and forth between male and female roles. Totally self-absorbed and equipped with vestigial attention spans, the characters are constantly communicating with one another on the phone or online.

Ryan Trecartin's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lizzie Fitch (Beth and Bolivia)'s journey. ) as a "narrative video short that takes place inside and outside of an e-mail.

How Does Lizzie Fitch (Beth and Bolivia)'s Story End?

• Lizzie Fitch: Lizzie Fitch's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Ryan Trecartin (Tammy 1/Tammy 2/Tommy Chat/High-Low Tommy Video Voice): Ryan Trecartin's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Taya Kaschnick (Catherine Pimples and OMG 1): Taya Kaschnick's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of (Tommy-Chat Just E-mailed Me.) Mean?

The ending of (Tommy-Chat Just E-mailed Me.) brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Lizzie Fitch's story may not satisfy all audiences.