Part 8/9:
A Bitter Triumph
In a shocking finale, Christian is placed within a ceremonial bear and subjected to a ritualistic burning alongside other sacrificed villagers. Dani, observing this spectacle, cracks a smile—a moment that captures her acceptance of her new family and the love she has been seeking after the profound loss. This ending leaves audiences grappling with the implications of communal belonging versus individual loss, and what it means to find solace in tragedy.