Suncoast

At the end of Suncoast, Doris arrives at the hospice just as her brother Max has passed away. She feels overwhelmed with guilt and regret for not being there sooner, but her mother Kristine reassures her that Max knew how much she loved him. Doris’s emotional journey leads her to a moment of acceptance, understanding that her brother’s death, while heartbreaking, was also a release from his suffering. Her reflections reveal that, despite her grief, she finds a strange peace in recognizing his freedom from pain. This realization shifts her perspective on death, making her question traditional ideas about the morality of euthanasia and the afterlife. Doris’s decision to leave her feelings of regret behind signifies an important step toward her emotional healing. As she and her mother return home, they begin to rebuild their relationship, acknowledging that grief is a complex, personal process with no right or wrong way. Ultimately, the film champions the idea that dealing with death and mourning is a deeply individual experience, and healing involves accepting all emotions—sadness, guilt, hope—without shame or judgment.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44