Vigilante Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Vigilante.
Vigilante Ending Explained: Original work from director Irie Yu of Memoirs of a Murder and the "8000 MILES: SR Saitama's Rapper" series. Directed by Yū Irie, this 2017 drama film stars Nao Omori (Ichiro), alongside Kosuke Suzuki as Jiro, Kenta Kiritani as Saburo, Yuki Mamiya as Saori. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Vigilante?
Original work from director Irie Yu of Memoirs of a Murder and the "8000 MILES: SR Saitama's Rapper" series. Set in a provincial city, the story depicts men who are trapped in a vicious downward spiral. Eldest son Ichiro absconded as a youth. Second son Jiro is a city councilman. Youngest son Saburo manages a call girl service. The death of their father brings together three brothers who have pursued different paths in life, and the situation deteriorates as their inescapable fates intertwine once again.
Yū Irie's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Nao Omori (Ichiro)'s journey. Set in a provincial city, the story depicts men who are trapped in a vicious downward spiral.
How Does Nao Omori (Ichiro)'s Story End?
- Nao Omori: Nao Omori's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Kosuke Suzuki (Jiro): Kosuke Suzuki's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Kenta Kiritani (Saburo): Kenta Kiritani's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Vigilante Mean?
Vigilante's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Nao Omori may feel rushed. Yū Irie's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.