Earthquake Bird

In the confusing and emotionally charged ending of Earthquake Bird, Lucy finally confesses to the police that she has murdered Lily. However, shortly afterward, DNA evidence reveals that the body found isn’t actually Lily’s, which shifts the case from murder to a disappearance. This twist leaves Lucy feeling hollow and mistaken, as she now believes Lily and Teiji might have run away together, leaving her burdened by guilt and sadness once more. The detectives reassure her that there’s no concrete proof of her guilt, urging her not to feel so responsible, but Lucy’s inner turmoil remains unresolved. She then visits Teiji’s apartment to look for clues about Lily’s whereabouts, discovering disturbing photos of Lily’s dead body. When she tries to report this to the police, they are gone, and Teiji is waiting for her at her place. Their confrontation escalates into violence, and Lucy, feeling betrayed and desperate, kills Teiji in self-defense after he attempts to choke her. The film concludes with her reflecting at a retreat, expressing remorse for her accidental killing of another friend, which echoes her ongoing feelings of guilt and regret. The ending suggests that Lucy’s capacity for guilt and her struggle to accept her past make her stuck in a cycle of grief. The story ultimately reveals that her guilt is more about her own unresolved emotional pain and her inability to forgive herself, rather than one definitive act of murder, emphasizing that guilt and remorse can haunt a person long after the truth has been obscured.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44