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In a striking climax, the brothers realize they must act decisively against their oppressors. Elmer’s reckless yet brave attempt to escape culminates in a dramatic scene—the brothers leap toward freedom, landing them in the hospital but igniting a spark of change within the institution. Their actions lead other boys to find their voices, revealing the dark secrets suppressed for far too long.
Conclusion: A New Dawn
As the brothers recover, they finally secure their “eternity notes,” symbols of their freedom from a past that has haunted them. The film closes not just on a note of their departure but on an awakening within all the boys who, emboldened by Elmer’s courage, are now ready to speak their truths.