What was the meaning of the ending of the movie Birth?

The 2004 mystery film “Birth” stars Nicole Kidman as Anna, a widow who meets a 10-year-old boy (Cameron Bright), claiming to her dead husband. However, the truth is eventually revealed that young Sean is, in fact, not the reincarnation of Anna’s deceased husband, but just a confused individual living inside a fantasy.

Is Sean really Sean in Birth?

Sean is the name of Anna’s husband, who died 10 years ago. The boy’s name is Sean, but that’s not what he means. Since the first two scenes of “Birth” show the death and the birth, we’re prepared for the reincarnation.

Who is Clifford in Birth?

Peter Stormare
Birth (2004) – Peter Stormare as Clifford – IMDb.

Why is Birth Rated R?

Creepy and tense atmosphere, some shoving. Explicit sexual situation, references, inappropriate relationship with child. Some strong language.

What was the story of the movie Birth?

Birth is a beautiful and provocative story of love, death and irrationality. Haunting and lingering performances from Nicole Kidman and young Cameron Bright. Birth is the story of a young boy who claims to be the re-incarnation of the husband of a woman about to remarry after 10 years.

Is the movie Birth about a dead husband?

Well, yes and no. Yes, as Sean One, and no, as Sean Two; one of the film’s mysteries is that Sean seems to be simultaneously the dead husband and an actual little boy. Much has been said about a scene where Sean boldly gets into the bathtub with her, but the movie handles it with such care and tact that it sidesteps controversy.

Who is the boy in the book Birth?

At a party for Anna’s mother, the boy, who has followed Clara, claims to be Anna’s deceased husband, Sean, and warns her not to marry Joseph. At first Anna dismisses the boy’s claim. When Anna receives a letter from him the next day warning her not to marry Joseph she realizes the boy truly believes he is her reincarnated husband.

What happens at the end of birth movie?

In the end, it is revealed that the boy discovered a box of letters buried by her husband’s mistress. These letters are the source of all of his “inside information”. The letters were written by Anna to her husband, which he had given unopened to his mistress to prove his love for her.