Let's break down and explain the ending, the symbolism, and the meaning to the Sci-Fi masterpiece ARRIVAL.

ARRIVAL:
A linguist is recruited by the military to assist in translating alien communications.

Director: Denis Villeneuve | Prisoners, Enemy, Sicario, Blade Runner
Writers: Eric Heisserer (screenplay), Ted Chiang (based on the story "Story of Your Life" written by)
Stars: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker