CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Final scene

How does the final scene show how some of the main  ideological , character and narrative conflicts and binary opposites  in the film have been resolved  ?

How are the compromises and new equilibrium ( domestic situation, family relationships, schooling, lifestyle etc . ) shown through film form :  e.g  mis-en-scene , use of camera, lighting , sound and performance ?   

  •  bus is symbolic of their escape however in this scene mis en scene shows bus is parked, wheels taken off, so they are not going anywhere 
  • they keep their chickens in it demonstrating its permanent position
  • domestic family living in this place, they are not going to run off or escape somewhere else
  • resolves the narrative, showing that they are settled
  • film settles for comfortable middle ground
  • domesticated rural suburban life with little echoes of how they previously lived, but safer
  • house lighting suggests its a safe, comfortable and positive environment
  • we are aligned with Ben - he is in centre frame
  • sharing contented silence with him
  • reminiscent look and sigh
  • missing Bo and wife; bittersweet
  • Ben has abandoned something he believed in for a very long time for this




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