The Medium

The ending of “The Medium” leaves viewers with a haunting sense of ambiguity. Throughout the film, it becomes clear that Mink, the youngest family member, is increasingly possessed by malevolent spirits, likely linked to generations of curses and acts of violence that have plagued her family. As the ritualistic ceremony attempts to exorcise the overwhelming number of spirits inhabiting her, Mink is locked inside her home while the shaman and family members chant and perform sacred rites. However, the ritual is ultimately betrayed when Mink, in a moment of seemingly normal voice, calls out for her door to be opened. Her mother, convinced her child is inside, frees her, breaking the sacred spell. This act unleashes chaos: Mink’s possessive spirits take over, killing the family, the helpers, and anyone in reach. In a shocking culmination, Mink herself murders her mother and destroys everything in her path, including the helpers at the factory. The final moments are chaos and darkness, symbolizing the triumph of evil spirits over the family.

In the closing scenes, Noi, the mother, tries to perform a final ritual to save her daughter and herself, but she is ultimately overwhelmed and burned alive by Mink’s possessed spirit. The film then cuts to Nim, the family’s shaman, in a disturbing interview just before her death, where she appears disillusioned, doubting her own spiritual beliefs. Her final words and state of mind raise questions: Was Nim truly possessed by the spirit of Bayan, or was her role simply a façade? Did she fake her possession to help her family, or did she genuinely serve the spirit? The film leaves these ambiguities unresolved, emphasizing the mysterious and unpredictable nature of spirits, faith, and family curses. The ending suggests that the evil spirits, intertwined with the family’s haunted history, remain unconquered, lurking in the shadows and leaving behind a haunting legacy. Whether Mink survives or not remains uncertain, and the story concludes on a note of uneasy ambiguity, leaving viewers to wonder about the true nature of the spirits and the fate of everyone involved.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59