Limbo

In the end, it becomes clear that Leon was the real culprit behind Charlotte Hayes’ disappearance. Though he had died by the time Travis visits him, his brother Joseph’s denial and the numerous women’s undergarments found at his house suggest that Leon was involved in harming many young women, including Charlotte. The burned car found at the caves further confirms Leon’s guilt, as he was the last to drive Charlotte’s car on the day she vanished. Throughout the film, the investigation highlights the systemic racism and injustices faced by Aboriginal communities, who were often ignored or falsely accused by authorities. While Travis initially seeks to uncover the truth about Charlotte’s death, the story ultimately reveals a dark history of exploitation and abuse by Leon, who used his white privilege and social standing to evade justice. In the end, Travis chooses not to shoot Joseph, acknowledging his suffering and the complexity of the case—underlining the idea that justice in this story is imperfect and often elusive. As Travis drives away from Limbo into the vast, empty outback, the unresolved nature of the case and the lingering shadows of racial injustice leave a haunting impression, emphasizing the film’s themes of injustice, loss, and the search for truth in a broken system. The film concludes on an open-ended note, emphasizing that some wounds may never truly heal, and the truth may remain forever buried in the darkness of history.

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