Vaselinetjie Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Vaselinetjie.
Vaselinetjie Ending Explained: At the age of 8, Vaselinetjie is taken away by the Welfare and send to the orphanage. Directed by Corne van Rooyen, this 2017 drama film stars Nicole Bond (Young Vaselinetjie), alongside Marguerite van Eeden as Older Vaselinetjie, Shaleen Surtie-Richards as Grandma Kitta, Royston Stoffels as Grandpa Simon. With a 6.2/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Vaselinetjie?
At the age of 8, Vaselinetjie is taken away by the Welfare and send to the orphanage. It's a strange, hard, dangerous world of rebel children, fierce house mothers,friends, first loves and where she finally finds true self-acceptance.
Corne van Rooyen's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Nicole Bond (Young Vaselinetjie)'s journey. It's a strange, hard, dangerous world of rebel children, fierce house mothers,friends, first loves and where she finally finds true self-acceptance.
How Does Nicole Bond (Young Vaselinetjie)'s Story End?
- Nicole Bond: Nicole Bond's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Marguerite van Eeden (Older Vaselinetjie): Marguerite van Eeden's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Shaleen Surtie-Richards (Grandma Kitta): Shaleen Surtie-Richards's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Vaselinetjie Mean?
Vaselinetjie's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Nicole Bond may feel rushed. Corne van Rooyen's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.