What Happens at the End of A Turning to Hell?

Maki, a porter at the Sakura Hotel, finds a body in Room No. 2 and picks up a piece of paper on which is written "one-third of the key", also the part of a key. From a newspaper he learns that the dead man is an official who has been detained as a suspect in a bribery case involving 150,000,000 yen and that another suspect named Matsunaga is still in custody. Maki realizes that if he can obtain the other two-thirds of the key, he will be a multi-millionaire.

Koreyoshi Kurahara's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Ryōji Hayama (Maki)'s journey. 2 and picks up a piece of paper on which is written "one-third of the key", also the part of a key.

How Does Ryōji Hayama (Maki)'s Story End?

• Ryōji Hayama: Ryōji Hayama's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Mihoko Inagaki (Akiko): Mihoko Inagaki's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Yōko Minamida (Takako): Yōko Minamida's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of A Turning to Hell Mean?

The ending of A Turning to Hell brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Ryōji Hayama's story may not satisfy all audiences.