The Royal Hotel

Once Hanna sets the hotel on fire, her act symbolizes her rejection of the hostile, misogynistic world that allowed such horrors to happen. The destruction of the hotel is not just physical; it represents the end of an era of abuse, exploitation, and unchecked cruelty inflicted by the townspeople and the men running the place. As the flames consume the building, Hanna and Liv walk away from the chaos, signifying their refusal to remain part of a world that tolerates such brutality and misogyny. The fire becomes a powerful act of liberation and rebellion, letting go of their trauma and reclaiming their agency. The film closes with Hanna and Liv leaving the wreckage behind, as the hotel burns in the background, emphasizing that some places, and the evil they harbor, need to be destroyed for a new beginning. The ending leaves a haunting impression that justice and healing can only be achieved by confronting and eradicating the darkness within the environment that perpetuated it.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44