What Happens at the End of Exemplary Behaviour?

Audrius Mickevičius puts the horribly disfigured face of his murdered brother at the start of his film. It is almost a meditation about the question whether a final act like murder can be atoned for in a temporal order – and whether the passing of time allows the victim’s family to forgive. Mickevičius uses the example of two lifers (one of them gets married and wants to have children, the other pours his whole passion into an idea of craftsmanship) and a philosopher with prison experience to make that strange state of suspended life comprehensible.

Audrius Mickevičius's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Audrius Mickevičius (Himself)'s journey. It is almost a meditation about the question whether a final act like murder can be atoned for in a temporal order – and whether the passing of time allows the victim’s family to forgive.

How Does Audrius Mickevičius (Himself)'s Story End?

• Audrius Mickevičius: Audrius Mickevičius's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Rolandas Cerapokas (Himself): Rolandas Cerapokas's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Rimantas Alekna (Himself): Rimantas Alekna's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Exemplary Behaviour Mean?

Exemplary Behaviour's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Audrius Mickevičius may feel rushed. Audrius Mickevičius's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.