Bad Education

The ending of Bad Education reveals how the night of reckless, criminal decisions significantly changes the lives of the three friends. After a series of increasingly immoral acts, the boys find themselves at the mercy of the ruthless mafia boss, Mr. Hsing. Desperate to impress and secure their safety, they agree to mutilate themselves—each boy offering a finger as a symbolic and literal price for their sins. In a tense confrontation, Wang initially tries to trick the boss but ultimately refuses to be fully complicit, leading him to cut off Chang’s finger in a moment of rebellion. Chang’s attempt to manipulate the situation ends with him losing a finger himself, marking a brutal and irreversible step into darkness.

As they leave Hsing’s restaurant, their fates diverge—Chang and Han continue down a path of moral corruption, whereas Wang, despite being scarred by the night, appears to be deeply affected by what he has experienced. His decision to participate in such violence suggests that he might carry the trauma and lessons of that night for the rest of his life, possibly making him more cautious or more willing to embrace the darker aspects of human nature. Meanwhile, Chang and Han hint at their willingness to lie about their secrets, hinting that their evil may not be fully revealed. The night serves as a brutal turning point, illustrating how only a single night of chaos can irreparably change a person’s sense of morality—and how innocence can be shattered forever by the weight of bad choices. This climax leaves viewers pondering whether the characters have truly changed or are merely hiding their true, darker selves. Ultimately, the film emphasizes that once you cross a certain line, it’s nearly impossible to go back, and often, the scars—both physical and emotional—are what remain.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59