Is there anything more frustrating than watching a movie and feeling unsatisfied with its ending?
We invest our time, our emotions, and our hopes into the characters and their journey, only to be left wanting more.
This is especially true for the thrilling and heart-pounding world of post-apocalyptic action horror films.
And that's exactly why we're here today, to explore an alternate ending to the 2020 South Korean film, Alive.
Prepare to be captivated as we delve into a new realm of possibilities, where the fate of our protagonists takes an unexpected turn.
Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions as we present to you the alternative ending you never knew you needed.
The new ending
As the sun sets on the desolate city, Joon-woo and Yoo-bin find themselves trapped in their apartment, surrounded by hordes of ravenous zombies. With dwindling supplies and no hope of rescue, they brace themselves for their inevitable demise.
But just as all seems lost, a deafening explosion rocks the building, shaking the ground beneath them.
Confused and disoriented, Joon-woo and Yoo-bin rush to the window, only to witness a massive military helicopter descending from the sky. Soldiers in hazmat suits rappel down, swiftly eliminating the zombies in their path.
The survivors watch in awe as the soldiers secure the area, creating a safe zone within the city.
The soldiers, led by a charismatic commander, explain that they have been monitoring the situation and have developed a cure for the virus. They reveal that the explosion was a diversion, designed to draw the zombies away from the survivors and allow them to rescue as many people as possible.
Joon-woo and Yoo-bin, along with the other survivors, are airlifted to a fortified base where they receive medical treatment and are reunited with their families. The commander reveals that the cure is not only effective but also prevents any future infections.
The survivors are overjoyed, their hope restored.
Months pass, and the world slowly rebuilds itself. Joon-woo and Yoo-bin, now immune to the virus, become advocates for the cure, traveling from city to city, spreading awareness and helping those affected by the outbreak.
They become symbols of resilience and hope, inspiring others to never give up in the face of adversity.
However, as they delve deeper into their mission, Joon-woo and Yoo-bin uncover a shocking truth. The virus was not a natural occurrence but a man-made experiment gone wrong. The commander, who had saved them, was the mastermind behind the outbreak, using it as a means to gain power and control.
Determined to expose the commander's true intentions, Joon-woo and Yoo-bin embark on a dangerous journey, evading the commander's forces and rallying the survivors to their cause. Along the way, they encounter other resistance groups, each with their own stories of loss and survival.
In a climactic showdown, Joon-woo and Yoo-bin confront the commander, revealing his treachery to the world. The survivors rise up, joining forces to overthrow the commander and dismantle his oppressive regime.
The city erupts in chaos as the people reclaim their freedom.
With the commander defeated, Joon-woo and Yoo-bin, now hailed as heroes, continue their mission to rebuild society. They establish a new government, one built on transparency and equality, ensuring that the mistakes of the past are never repeated.
As the film concludes, Joon-woo and Yoo-bin stand on a rooftop, overlooking the city they have helped rebuild. The camera pans out, revealing a world that is scarred but filled with hope. The audience is left with enigmas yet to be explained about the nature of power, the consequences of human experimentation, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Questions for discussions
I have imagined other alternative endings for 'Alive'; check the link below or in the sidebar.
Alive / synopsis + complete story - HO1 2020
Alive explained / understanding the ending and story - HO1 2020
Surviving the unthinkable, a thrilling tale of isolation and desperation - HO1 2020
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