We Want a Child Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for We Want a Child.
We Want a Child Ending Explained: Else and her husband want a child but Else can't have one following an abortion performed before she got married. Directed by Alice O'Fredericks, this 1949 comedy film stars Jørgen Reenberg, alongside Maria Garland, Grethe Thordahl, Preben Lerdorff Rye. With a 6.7/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of We Want a Child?
Else and her husband want a child but Else can't have one following an abortion performed before she got married. When Jytte, her friend, a salesgirl who is the mistress of a married man, tells her she is pregnant, Else thinks she has worked things out: along with her husband she will adopt the unwanted child. But things turn out differently since Jytte decides to keep the newborn the moment she sets eyes on it.
Alice O'Fredericks's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jørgen Reenberg's journey. When Jytte, her friend, a salesgirl who is the mistress of a married man, tells her she is pregnant, Else thinks she has worked things out: along with her husband she will adopt the unwanted child.
How Does Jørgen Reenberg's Story End?
- Jørgen Reenberg: Jørgen Reenberg's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Maria Garland: Maria Garland's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Grethe Thordahl: Grethe Thordahl's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of We Want a Child Mean?
We Want a Child's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Jørgen Reenberg may feel rushed. Alice O'Fredericks's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.