In the Arms of an Assassin
A slick, high-octane thriller blending telenovela passion with gritty action, where a cold-hearted assassin finds his solitude shattered by a desperate woman's bid for freedom. A stylized dance of bullets and seduction.
In the Arms of an Assassin
In the Arms of an Assassin

En brazos de un asesino

06 December 2019 Dominican Republic 101 min ⭐ 7.8 (429)
Director: Matías Moltrasio
Cast: William Levy, Alicia Sanz, Roberto Sosa, Adrián Lastra, Thanya López
Thriller Romance
Nature vs. Conditioning The Trauma of Captivity Moral Ambiguity
Box Office: $425,332

In the Arms of an Assassin - Ending Explained

⚠️ Spoiler Analysis

The film follows the plot of Killing Sarai. Victor reveals he is part of 'The Order' and has a brother, Niklas, who complicates his loyalty. In the climax, Victor storms Javier's compound and brutally kills him, fulfilling Sarai's need for vengeance/freedom. However, instead of a happy romantic ending, Victor entrusts Sarai to a handler named Samantha. He realizes his life is a war zone and sends Sarai away to give her a chance at a normal life, ending the film with a separation that sets up the sequel.

Alternative Interpretations

Some viewers interpret the ending not as a breakup, but as a temporary tactical retreat, consistent with the book series. Others view the entire film as a deconstruction of the 'Prince Charming' trope—Sarai's savior is a monster who kills for a living, suggesting that in her world, safety can only be found in the arms of a greater violence.