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Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' Ending: A Powerful, Unexpected Journey

Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' Ending: A Powerful, Unexpected Journey

Update: 2025-12-14
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Filmmaker Chloé Zhao faced a daunting challenge while shooting Hamnet, struggling to find a satisfying ending. After a personal breakup and a failed scripted ending, Zhao and actress Jessie Buckley found inspiration in a song, leading to a powerful, communal sense of grief and release. The films ending was discovered rather than written, creating a deeply moving and cathartic experience.

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Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' Ending: A Powerful, Unexpected Journey

Chloe Zhao's 'Hamnet' Ending: A Powerful, Unexpected Journey