Main Plot
In "Murder on the Orient Express" (2017), renowned detective Hercule Poirot boards the luxurious train for a journey across Europe. During the trip, a wealthy passenger named Samuel Ratchett is found murdered in his compartment. Poirot is asked to investigate and soon discovers that nearly all the passengers have potential motives for the crime. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a complex web of deceit, secrets, and past connections among the travelers. The investigation reveals that the murder is intricately linked to a tragic kidnapping case from years before. Poirot faces moral and ethical dilemmas as he pieces together the truth, ultimately leading to a surprising and thought-provoking resolution.
Ending Explained
In the 2017 film "Murder on the Orient Express," directed by Kenneth Branagh, the conclusion reveals the intricate truth behind the murder of Samuel Ratchett, who is actually John Cassetti, a gangster responsible for the kidnapping and murder of a young girl named Daisy Armstrong. Renowned detective Hercule Poirot, portrayed by Branagh, uncovers that all the passengers on the train had a motive and were involved in the murder. Each passenger had a connection to the Armstrong family and collectively sought justice for Daisy's death. Poirot presents two possible solutions to the authorities: one where an unknown assailant killed Ratchett and escaped, and another where all the passengers conspired together to murder him. The authorities choose to accept the first solution to avoid scandal and legal complications. Poirot, though morally conflicted, agrees to this resolution, acknowledging the passengers' quest for justice. The film ends with Poirot being summoned to another case, leaving the Orient Express and its passengers behind.
