What Happens at the End of Come and Go?

Tourists, foreigners and outcasts converge on the streets of Osaka in this sprawling ensemble drama by Japan-based, Malaysia-born filmmaker Lim Kah Wai. His eighth feature explores the lesser-known aspects of the Asian melting pot city through the eyes and experiences of a dozen characters who struggle to find their place in society: among them a Nepali refugee with dreams of opening a restaurant, a Burmese student struggling to make ends meet while working two jobs, and a Taiwanese sex tourist who travels to meet his favorite adult video actress.

Kah-Wai Lim's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lee Kang-sheng (Xiao Kang)'s journey. His eighth feature explores the lesser-known aspects of the Asian melting pot city through the eyes and experiences of a dozen characters who struggle to find their place in society: among them a Nepali refugee with dreams of opening a restaurant, a Burmese student struggling to make ends meet while working two jobs, and a Taiwanese sex tourist who travels to meet his favorite adult video actress.

As part of the Osaka Trilogy by Lim Kah Wai, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does Lee Kang-sheng (Xiao Kang)'s Story End?

• Lee Kang-sheng: Lee Kang-sheng's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Manami Usamaru (Mayumi): Manami Usamaru's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Liên Bỉnh Phát (Nam): Liên Bỉnh Phát's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Come and Go Mean?

The ending of Come and Go brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Lee Kang-sheng's story may not satisfy all audiences.