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When faced with a cruel ultimatum from the military's controlling psychologist, Arquette, Stripes is forced to choose between a life of imprisonment or erasing painful memories. In a heart-wrenching conclusion, Stripes opts for oblivion to escape the weight of his actions.
A Bittersweet Resolution
In the closing sequences, a seemingly reformed Stripes emerges as a decorated officer but is still burdened by emotional scars from the truth unveiled. He stands before the house from his dreams, now accompanied by the woman who once haunted his fantasies—the cyclical nature of his journey freezing in time. The final scene underscores a haunting connection between dreams and reality, leaving viewers unsettled about the implications of technology and its capacity to distort human nature.