What Happens at the End of The Reunion?

The memories on the taste buds, are those of growing up, of life, of past recollection, of families. In a sultry morning, on the top floor of an old apartment building in downtown Taipei, where a private kitchen is about to open, the female owner Li Xin-Yue has gone missing, abandoning the male owner of the private kitchen, her boyfriend Ji Wei-Ran, along with the unorganized storefront. In the old town area of Tainan, the roof of the old family Li mansion gets hit by a gusty wind, blowing away a piece of tile and leaving a hole on the rooftop. The wind follows through the hole, blowing into the Li’s, launching an upcoming family storm. The three sons of the Li who live separately have all returned. As they debate about the repair work, the conflicts hidden among their relationships start to surface.

J. Huang's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Sun Ke-fang's journey. In a sultry morning, on the top floor of an old apartment building in downtown Taipei, where a private kitchen is about to open, the female owner Li Xin-Yue has gone missing, abandoning the male owner of the private kitchen, her boyfriend Ji Wei-Ran, along with the unorganized storefront.

How Does Sun Ke-fang's Story End?

• Sun Ke-fang: Sun Ke-fang's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Mason Lee: Mason Lee's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Wang Man-chiao: Wang Man-chiao's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Reunion Mean?

The ending of The Reunion brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Sun Ke-fang's story may not satisfy all audiences.