Is Natalie capable of succeeding both personally and professionally? — Look Both Ways end of explanation
The Netflix release of Look Both Ways took place on August 17, 2022, a Wednesday. It stars Riverdale and Chemical Hearts actor Lili Reinhart, who plays Natalie, a 22-year-old animation student at a University of Texas.
According to the Look Both Ways summary on Netflix:
“Natalie takes a pregnancy test the night she graduates from college, and her life splits into two parallel realities. How will life and love affect us?
To describe Natalie’s journey, which results from the bifurcation of options, director Wanuri Kahiu uses a parallel universe. She ultimately succeeds both in her career and in her personal endeavors.
Look Both Ways also stars Luke Wilson, Andrea Savage, Aisha Dee, Danny Ramirez and David Corenswet in prominent roles in addition to Reinhart.
Look Both Ways ending explained
What happened after Natalie’s life was split into two realities?
Other than Kahiu’s decision to portray two choices in a woman’s life in Look Both Ways, there’s no secret science to why Natalie’s existence splits into two worlds.
The events surrounding Natalie’s revelation of her pregnancy to Gabe, the child’s father and a friend, and her parents take up the majority of screen time following the couple’s separation.
Regarding Natalie’s choice, Gabe remarked, “I support your choice.” On the other side, Natalie’s parents were exasperated by the information. They were both worried about their daughter’s future and furious that she chose to keep the child. Savage, who played Natalie’s mother, expressed concern that the incident would prevent the parents from living their lives to the fullest.
“What do our projects look like? Do you observe nude Sundays? And furniture with sharp edges? The following year, we were going to visit Barcelona “As she and her husband were discussing their next course of action, Natalie’s mother expressed her frustration. They finally came to terms with their daughter’s decision to put motherhood ahead of her profession after a day of teasing, and Natalie and Gabe went home with them.
In an alternate universe, Cara, played by Dee, and Natalie moved to Los Angeles to pursue their careers as animators. Jake and Natalie met when Natalie accepted a position at a company run by a person she loved (Nia Long) (played by Corenswet). They got along well and decided to live together.
Gabe was by Natalie’s side the whole time she gave birth to Rosie. Initially staying with Natalie and her parents to help with Rosie’s care, Gabe soon left and moved into his own apartment.
Natalie declined his offer to move in with him. Instead, Natalie advised Gabe to start dating again. She then learned that Miranda was Gabe’s new girlfriend and she was extremely distraught. After Gabe told Natalie about his engagement to Miranda, the situation escalated.
Along with this, we have seen Natalie’s attempts to convince her boss fail, with the latter chastising her for producing unoriginal and uninspired work and advising her to develop her own style. Jake and Natalie ended their relationship when their plans to move in were delayed by Jake’s six-month business trip. Only so far the bad network and the distance allowed it.
Dejected, Natalie decides to quit her job and return to live with her parents.
Did Look Both Ways provide Natalie with what she was looking for?
The parallel universes seemed to intersect, if not converge, along the line. Regardless of the support they received, both Natalies made the decision to take control of their lives.
The two began to develop their unique concepts as animators. The mother, Natalie, was inspired to write the Night Owl graphic novel by her daughter’s nighttime routine. In a parallel universe, she directed the animated short film Indigo.
Look Both Ways is available on Netflix.
