'Stolen' Ending Explained: Elsa succeeds in bringing Robert to justice for his heinous crimes
Contains spoilers for 'Stolen'
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: With its representation of an indigenous Sámi culture, 'Stolen' is the newest addition to Netflix's vast collection of culturally diverse films.
The film, written by Peter Birro and based on Ann-Helen Laestadius' book, is about Elsa Stuormba (Elin Oskal), who witnesses the gruesome murder of her reindeer but remains silent as she gets scared.
However, killings continue to surface, and after years Elsa has had enough and decides to expose the man responsible for the horrible killings.
Elsa plans to break into Robert's barn to gather proof
Robert is the epitome of shrewdness. The man mercilessly murders reindeers. When confronted, he brazenly threatens Elsa as she prepares to expose him.
Elsa, fearful for her life, seeks refuge at a friend's house, where a police officer informs her that they are unable to indict Robert owing to insufficient evidence.
When Elsa inquires further, he informs her that Robert's shoe size does not match the footprint on her window, casting doubt on the theory that he was the one threatening her.
Elsa, left in disbelief, decides to break into Robert's barn to gather information that may help her get him a spot in prison.
What happens to Robert in 'Stolen'?
Elsa breaks into Robert's barn in a calculated fashion, but Robert notices her on his CCTV and heads back to his place.
When Elsa discovers the slaughtered reindeer bodies, she takes the pictures as proof.
Just as she is about to leave the barn, Robert spots her, and they both engage in a fast-paced chase.
Later, Robert is unable to move as his snowmobile slams into the flimsy ice and his leg becomes trapped within.
Elsa braces her pistol on him and attempts to force him to confess, but the sound of gunfire causes the fragile ice to break, and Robert drowns.
Finally, Elsa uses proof to reveal Robert's true face, and she begs her brother Mattias (Lars-Ante Wasara) to consult a psychiatric professional while continuing to teach students about the earmarking tradition.
'Stolen' trailer
