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Parasite (2019)
In Parasite, the Kim family's infiltration of the wealthy Park household leads to tragic consequences. After a disastrous birthday party, Mr. Kim kills Mr. Park in a moment of rage when Park shows disgust at the dying housekeeper’s husband, exposing the deep class resentment. Mr. Kim disappears and secretly hides in the Parks' former home, now owned by another family. Ki-woo, Mr. Kim’s son, dreams of one day earning enough money to buy the house and reunite with his father — but the final scene reveals that it’s just a fantasy. The message is harsh: escaping poverty feels almost impossible.
Inception (2010)
In Inception, Dom Cobb finally returns home to his children after successfully planting an idea inside Fischer’s mind. He spins his spinning top (totem) to test if he is still dreaming — but the movie cuts to black before we see if it falls. The ambiguity leaves viewers questioning: is Cobb still dreaming, or is he awake? Director Christopher Nolan intentionally leaves it unclear to emphasize that, for Cobb, it doesn't matter anymore — whether dream or reality, he's finally at peace with his life.
Shutter Island (2010)
In Shutter Island, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels discovers he is actually Andrew Laeddis, a patient at the asylum, suffering from intense guilt after his manic wife drowned their children. The entire investigation was a psychological role-play designed to help him face reality. In the final scene, Andrew hints he would rather pretend to be Teddy (the detective) than live with the pain of being himself. He knowingly asks, "Which would be worse: to live as a monster or to die as a good man?", suggesting he chooses lobotomy over living with guilt.