It's a rare occurrence when a movie leaves its audience divided, sparking heated debates and passionate discussions. Endless (2020) is one such film that has managed to stir up controversy with its original ending.
While some viewers found it deeply moving and thought-provoking, others were left yearning for a different conclusion.
Today, we delve into the realm of imagination and present an alternative ending to the captivating story of Riley, Chris, and their extraordinary journey of love and loss.
Brace yourselves for a twist that will challenge your emotions and leave you pondering the infinite possibilities of fate.
The new ending
As the sun sets on the small coastal town, Riley and Chris find themselves standing on the edge of a cliff overlooking the vast ocean. They have just experienced a whirlwind of emotions, having discovered that their love transcends time and death.
But little do they know, their journey is far from over.
Suddenly, a blinding light engulfs them, and they find themselves transported to a parallel universe. Everything around them is eerily familiar, yet subtly different. They soon realize that they have been transported to a world where time flows backward.
In this reverse reality, Riley and Chris relive their lives in reverse order, starting from their final moments and gradually moving backward to their first encounter. They witness their own deaths, their last breaths becoming their first, and their memories rewinding like a film in reverse.
As they navigate this perplexing world, they begin to understand the true nature of their connection. Their love is not bound by time or space but exists outside the constraints of the physical realm.
They are two souls destined to find each other, no matter the circumstances.
Throughout their journey, they encounter versions of themselves from different timelines, each facing their own struggles and challenges. They learn from their past mistakes, gaining wisdom and understanding as they move backward through their lives.
But just as they reach the beginning, the moment they first laid eyes on each other, they are faced with a choice. They can either continue their journey backward, reliving their lives in an endless loop, or they can break free from the cycle and forge a new path together.
With a shared determination, Riley and Chris decide to break free from the confines of time. They embrace the uncertainty of the future, knowing that their love is strong enough to withstand any challenge.
They step off the cliff, not knowing what awaits them on the other side.
In the final scene, we see Riley and Chris falling through a void, their hands tightly clasped together. As they descend, time begins to move forward again, and they find themselves in a new world, a blank canvas where they can create their own destiny.
The screen fades to black, leaving the audience with a sense of wonder and possibility. What adventures will Riley and Chris embark on in this new reality? How will their love continue to defy the boundaries of time? The possibilities are endless, and it is up to the audience to imagine the infinite paths that lie ahead for these two souls intertwined in an eternal love story.
Questions for discussions
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