What Happens at the End of Snake Woman's Curse?

An old man dies of heartbreak when a cruel landlord is about to repossess his land. The old man haunts the landlord from the grave. Since the man died in debt, his wife and daughter are indentured servants and are forced to work in the landlord's factory.

Nobuo Nakagawa's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Yukiko Kuwahara (Asa)'s journey. The old man haunts the landlord from the grave.

How Does Yukiko Kuwahara (Asa)'s Story End?

• Yukiko Kuwahara: Yukiko Kuwahara's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Yukie Kagawa (Kinu Ônuma , Bride): Yukie Kagawa's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Seizaburō Kawazu (Cyôbei Ônuma , Landlord): Seizaburō Kawazu's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Snake Woman's Curse Mean?

Snake Woman's Curse's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Yukiko Kuwahara may feel rushed. Nobuo Nakagawa's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.