‘Pachinko’ Bosses Talk “Resilience And Hope” Of Emotional Finale, Tease “Even More Dramatic” Season 2 Storylines
deadline.comSPOILER ALERT: This post contains details about the season one finale of Pachinko, titled “Chapter Eight.”The Pachinko season ender offers optimism and growth from heartbreaking losses for nearly all generations of the Baek family.The episode begins in 1938, years after Noa’s birth.
Now seven years old, Noa prepares for baby brother Mozasu’s doljabi ceremony. Just before audiences can see what fate-determining item Mozasu picks, a remixed, pop version of the opening sequence livens things up.From Mozasu’s dol to Hana’s (Mari Yamamoto) final moments, the finale spans the cycle of life.
In the present, Hana’s surrounded by her loved ones, including Sunja (Yuh-jung Youn) and Etsuko (Kaho Minami), who have no choice but to accept her eventual death.
Tragedy also strikes in the past, with Noa and Sunja (Minha Kim) learning that Isak (Steve Sang-Hyun Noh) has been arrested for suspected treason against the emperor.
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