I really loved the ending too. It felt like....it didn't betray anything, I guess. I also definitely expected more twists but I was actually kind of pleased that there weren't any because it made me feel like I actually knew what was going on, ahaha. I also agree about the sordidness -- for me the specific ways that Arne-Sayles' sexuality was treated fell into that, but I do think that your analysis helps redeem that a bit for me, so I appreciate it.