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The climax unfolds at a cemetery, where Alan's confrontation with Fletcher leads to a tragic end. The pursuit of truth and redemption culminates in violence, echoing the general theme of memory as both a blessing and a curse. Fletcher’s heartless disregard for Alan’s life after forcing him to reveal his implant signifies the relentless nature of the quest for truth. In the end, death becomes Alan's final act of liberation from a world suffocated by memories, allowing him a bittersweet release from his haunted past.
The film closes on a poignant note: as viewers see Fletcher reviewing Alan's implant footage, wearing Louis's necklace, the narrative hints at the cyclical nature of memory and morality—suggesting that while some truths may be buried, they never truly disappear.