Another End (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Another End is a 2025 romantic drama directed by Piero Messina, starring Gael García Bernal as Sal, Bérénice Bejo and Olivia Williams. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $233,357 worldwide on a $9 million budget. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Piero Messina
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Indigo Film
- Budget
- $9M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Another End About?
The premise of Another End without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sal drifts through memories after Zoe’s death, his sister Ebe urging him to try Another End—technology that briefly restores a deceased person’s consciousness. The program returns Zoe in another woman’s body, giving Sal a fleeting chance to love, speak, and say goodbye. As the session ends, he refuses to accept loss and seeks to keep her alive through Ava, the woman who lent her body.
Another End Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- love
- emotional bond
- mourning
- death
- life after death
- loss of loved one
- identity
- walkman
- death of loved one
- funerary urn
- audio cassette
- audio tape
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- subway station
- plot twist
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
Another End Cast & Characters
Gael García Bernal leads the cast as Sal, with Bérénice Bejo as Ebe and Olivia Williams as Juliette. Directed by Piero Messina; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Piero Messina
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Renate Reinsve as Zoe, Ava
Also Starring in Another End
· 16 more- Jessica Cressy Vera Zoe
- Tim Daish Karl
- Ben Allen Nurse Daniel
- Diana Payan Woman in Ebe's office
- Philip Rosch Ben, Zoe's father
- Angela Bain Clara, Zoe's mother
- Anne Kidd Elderly Lady
- Chiara Ferrara Stripper
- Alberto Mangiante Man in white coat
- Amina Ben Ismaïl FLO
- Laura Anzani Secretary
- Michael Maggi Man in white coat
- Andrew Bradley Night Club patron
- Massimo Bernardo Dolci Aeterna Assistant
- Milutin Dapcevic Night Club cashier
- Paolo Maniscalco Elderly Lady's husband
More from Piero Messina
One more film directed by Piero Messina: L'Attesa (The Wait).
Another End Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Another End 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 53/100, strongest in sensory experience (70) and weakest in rewatch factor (45).
Another End Echo Score Breakdown
Another End presents a polarizing experience, with its visual atmosphere receiving commendation while its narrative and emotional core often feel stagnant. Critics highlight a strong audiovisual design that invites active audience engagement, yet many note a pervasive apathy and predictability that dampen its impact. The film’s thematic ambition is evident, but execution lapses in pacing and emotional resonance limit its overall appeal, resulting in a mixed yet thoughtful impression.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 58
In terms of art and craft, the film demonstrates a polished audiovisual style that many reviewers praised for its atmospheric quality. The cinematography and production design create a sleek, immersive backdrop, though some critics felt the overall execution leaned toward low‑fi aesthetics that undercut its ambition. While direction shows occasional flair, repetitive pacing and length detract from its craftsmanship, leading to a moderately favorable assessment.
- Character & Emotion 48
When evaluating character and emotion, the film showcases talented actors whose performances occasionally elevate the material. Some reviewers noted moments of genuine empathy and nuanced interaction, yet the predominant sentiment describes emotional distance and a lack of depth. The protagonist’s journey is often perceived as apathetic, and the narrative fails to sustain a compelling emotional arc, resulting in an overall mixed impression of the character work.
- Story & Flow 45
Story and flow receive mixed feedback, with the plot’s originality acknowledged but its pacing criticized as sluggish. Reviewers point to a predictable twist and repetitive structure that hinder narrative momentum. While the film attempts to explore philosophical themes, many feel it raises logistical questions without delivering satisfying resolutions. Consequently, the storytelling is deemed uneven, limiting engagement despite occasional intriguing ideas.
- Sensory Experience 70
Sensory experience stands out as a strength, with reviewers highlighting a compelling audiovisual atmosphere and cohesive visual style. The sound design and score complement the film’s tone, enhancing immersion and supporting thematic undertones. Although some critics mention low‑fi elements, the overall sensory execution is generally praised for its polish and ability to engage viewers on a sensory level.
- Rewatch Factor 45
Rewatch factor is debated, as the film’s thematic ambition invites discussion but its execution limits repeat value. Some find the ambiguous ending and atmospheric depth warrant further viewing, while others cite predictability and repetitive pacing as deterrents. The combination of strong visual moments with overall narrative fatigue results in a modest inclination to revisit the film.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
1323 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
4493 ratings
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Another End Plot Summary
What happens in Another End from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After Sal loses Zoe, the love of his life, in a car crash, he sinks into a deep, unrelenting depression. His sister Ebe, who watches over him with growing concern, dreams of a way to help him reclaim some sense of connection to the world he’s lost. She works at Aeternum, a company that has unveiled a provocative new technology called “Another End” — a program that lets grieving relatives say goodbye in a uniquely intimate way. In this process, the memories and consciousness of the deceased are stored in a vast database and then fed into a suitable host.
Full summary
The whole story of Another End, scene by scene
Another End Box Office & Budget
Another End grossed $233,357 worldwide on a $9 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$233.4K
- International
- $233.4K
- Budget
- $9M
Another End Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official Trailer [Subtitled]
- Featurette Piero Messina on Another End
How Well Do You Know Another End?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character who loses his love in a car crash?
Another End Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “再见了爱人” and “어나더 엔드”.
- Also known as
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- 再见了爱人
- 어나더 엔드
- Другой финал
- 另一种结局
- 無痛愛別離
- Farklı Bir Son
- Інший кінець
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Another End FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Another End, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Another End?
Another End runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Another End released?
Another End was released on September 19, 2025.
Who directed Another End?
Another End was directed by Piero Messina.
More films by Piero Messina Who is in the cast of Another End?
Another End stars Gael García Bernal as Sal, Bérénice Bejo as Ebe and Olivia Williams as Juliette, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Another End make at the box office?
Another End grossed $233,357 worldwide on a budget of $9 million.
How is Another End rated?
Another End has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Another End have a post-credit scene?
No. Another End has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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