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In the harsh winter landscape of 1980s New York City, a young drifter named G (Austin Butler) finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of underground fighting and illicit dealings. He forms an intense and passionate connection with a woman named L (Gia Kim), who becomes his anchor in the chaotic environment. Their relationship is tested by the brutal realities of their surroundings and the choices they are forced to make.

End. premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a mixed to positive reception from critics. It was praised for its raw intensity, performances, and atmospheric portrayal of a specific time and place, though some found its narrative occasionally opaque or overly bleak.

• Praised for its visceral portrayal of underground fighting and raw emotional performances.

• Applauded for its stylish direction and atmospheric depiction of 1980s New York.

• Some critics noted the film's bleakness and pacing as potential drawbacks.

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Premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

The film's raw and gritty aesthetic was heavily influenced by the underground culture and economic hardships prevalent in New York City during the early 1980s.