What We Were Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for What We Were.
What We Were Ending Explained: Holger has been living separately from his wife Sigrid and their two daughters Silvia and Lara for some time. Directed by Hannah Martin, this 2019 story film stars Boris Aljinovic (Holger), alongside Annekathrin Bach as Sigrid, Emma Floßmann as Silvia, Katerina Veljanoski as Lara. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of What We Were?
Holger has been living separately from his wife Sigrid and their two daughters Silvia and Lara for some time. Every weekend he picks up 15-year-old Silvia at a party and brings her to the small terraced house in which he no longer lives. That evening, weeping Lara suddenly stands in the front door and tells her father that her rabbit Poldi, which Holger never wanted to buy, fell victim to a marten. Silvia insists on a proper funeral which Holger should attend and which will take place during the night for reasons of time. And so the four become a family again that night - for a brief moment.
Hannah Martin's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Boris Aljinovic (Holger)'s journey. Every weekend he picks up 15-year-old Silvia at a party and brings her to the small terraced house in which he no longer lives.
How Does Boris Aljinovic (Holger)'s Story End?
- Boris Aljinovic: Boris Aljinovic's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Annekathrin Bach (Sigrid): Annekathrin Bach's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Emma Floßmann (Silvia): Emma Floßmann's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of What We Were Mean?
The ending of What We Were brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Boris Aljinovic's story may not satisfy all audiences.