What Happens at the End of A Zebra-Riding Boy?

Adapted from novels by celebrated Chinese writer Su Tong. Zuo Lin, a poor bow-legged boy, has a small dream - to ride a zebra across the busiest part of the city. Zuo Lin’s transition from an unhappy rider of a rocking-horse, through a happy zebra-rider and a sorrowful hussar officer, to a beaming paper horse rider makes for an absorbing film with a grand narrative. Yet, on the surface, it’s a popular story - girlfriend of a trust fund kid tries to help her boyfriend trick Zuo Lin, but ends up falling in love with him.

Fan Xiaotian's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Eleanor Lee (Qing Qing)'s journey. Zuo Lin, a poor bow-legged boy, has a small dream - to ride a zebra across the busiest part of the city.

How Does Eleanor Lee (Qing Qing)'s Story End?

• Eleanor Lee: Eleanor Lee's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Guo Junchen: Guo Junchen's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Hou Changrong: Hou Changrong's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of A Zebra-Riding Boy Mean?

The ending of A Zebra-Riding Boy brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Eleanor Lee's story may not satisfy all audiences.