What Happens at the End of Ciudad de sombras?

One city, four stories. A writer slowly travels through it, reflecting on it and his own circumstances. A foreigner remains hidden, waiting to be able to return to his place of origin. In the meantime, several episodes will cause him to become obsessed to the point of confusing reality with fantasy. A woman is left alone after the death of her husband and daughter. When her young nephew visits her, he is confronted by a disturbing phenomenon. His investigation culminates in a surprising result. A veteran taxi driver, traveling through the deserted city at night, finds his routine disrupted by the appearance of a beautiful woman surrounded by an elusive aura of mystery.

Patricio Coll's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Oscar Meyer (Escritor (Segmento: "...repetido crepúsculo") / Personaje frente al kiosco (Segmento: "Fotos de familia"))'s journey. A writer slowly travels through it, reflecting on it and his own circumstances.

How Does Oscar Meyer (Escritor (Segmento: "...repetido crepúsculo") / Personaje frente al kiosco (Segmento: "Fotos de familia"))'s Story End?

• Oscar Meyer: Oscar Meyer's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Vicente Contini (Chico en bicicleta (Segmento: "...repetido crepúsculo")): Vicente Contini's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Ricardo Gandini (Parroquiano en el bar (Segmento: "...repetido crepúsculo") / Juan (Segmento: "Aquella noche")): Ricardo Gandini's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Ciudad de sombras Mean?

The ending of Ciudad de sombras brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Oscar Meyer's story may not satisfy all audiences.