Decoding the Complexities of 'Beau Is Afraid'

The ending of "Beau Is Afraid" leaves many questions unanswered, with writer-director Ari Aster refusing to directly explain the events in the film. The movie follows Beau's journey back home, but there isn't much of a journey. The film is structured as an existential mystery, always on the verge of delivering some big revelation that will clarify the insanity we've been watching. The ending is surreal and symbolic, with Beau discovering the truth about his mother's company and his own life.