What Happens at the End of Il terzo tempo?

Samuel has spent the last few years in and out a juvenile detention center for the crimes theft, assault and drug dealing. Without a real family, he is placed in a rehabilitation program and under the supervision Vincenzo, a social worker undergoing a profound existential crisis: having lost wife in a car crash, Vincenzo is convinced work is pointless and he is frustrated by the performance the down and out rugby team that he coaches after work. When Vincenzo catches the boy in a scuffle, he becomes convinced that Samuel, despite never having played rugby, is the only hope for salvaging the team.

Enrico Maria Artale's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lorenzo Richelmy (Samuel)'s journey. Without a real family, he is placed in a rehabilitation program and under the supervision Vincenzo, a social worker undergoing a profound existential crisis: having lost wife in a car crash, Vincenzo is convinced work is pointless and he is frustrated by the performance the down and out rugby team that he coaches after work.

How Does Lorenzo Richelmy (Samuel)'s Story End?

• Lorenzo Richelmy: Lorenzo Richelmy's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Stefano Cassetti (Vincenzo): Stefano Cassetti's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Edoardo Pesce (Roberto): Edoardo Pesce's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Il terzo tempo Mean?

The ending of Il terzo tempo brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Lorenzo Richelmy's story may not satisfy all audiences.