In the final scene, the protagonist, who is a monk, removes his robes piece by piece and walks into the water. It’s a beautiful, simple ending, yet it also challenges the audience a lot. I’m curious about your thought process here — did you intend for it to feel that “provocative”?
Yes, absolutely (smiles). This film is a mix of sensuality and spirituality. That’s the concept throughout the film. The final scene is the peak of playing with sensuality. After the audience has seen images of corpses and death, when they see the monk slowly disrobing, they may still feel: is this beautiful? Sensual? Uncomfortable? Or does it evoke a sense of acceptance?
Since the film talks about non-attachment, if viewers still feel uneasy watching this scene, why is that? This is the final scene that is meant to provoke questions in the audience’s minds, and it can be interpreted in many ways. What does it mean that the monk undresses and enters the water? Is it just bathing, or does it signify ordination, defrocking, or something deeper? The final scene brings together all the concepts of the film.
Yes, absolutely (smiles). This film is a mix of sensuality and spirituality. That’s the concept throughout the film. The final scene is the peak of playing with sensuality. After the audience has seen images of corpses and death, when they see the monk slowly disrobing, they may still feel: is this beautiful? Sensual? Uncomfortable? Or does it evoke a sense of acceptance?
Since the film talks about non-attachment, if viewers still feel uneasy watching this scene, why is that? This is the final scene that is meant to provoke questions in the audience’s minds, and it can be interpreted in many ways. What does it mean that the monk undresses and enters the water? Is it just bathing, or does it signify ordination, defrocking, or something deeper? The final scene brings together all the concepts of the film.
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