What Happens at the End of Girl?

Muriel moves from a small village to the big city of Brussels, hoping to start an independent life working as a museum guide. She rents a room from Laura, who has a room to spare now that her mother is in hospital. Laura is a vital and candid woman who has a child-wish but leads a very chaotic life. Meanwhile, Muriel's mother has a hard time accepting that her daughter leads a life of her own now, and she also faces some changes at the factory where she works. The movie follows the interconnected lifes of these three women of three different generations, who all face different problems.

Dorothée Van Den Berghe's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Charlotte Vanden Eynde (Muriel)'s journey. She rents a room from Laura, who has a room to spare now that her mother is in hospital.

How Does Charlotte Vanden Eynde (Muriel)'s Story End?

• Charlotte Vanden Eynde: Charlotte Vanden Eynde's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Els Dottermans (Laura): Els Dottermans's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Frieda Pittoors (Martha): Frieda Pittoors's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Girl Mean?

The ending of Girl brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Charlotte Vanden Eynde's story may not satisfy all audiences.