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Opening scene meaning ?


Just finished watching Following, and I really enjoyed it alot. I was confused with the opening scene though where you see a person (probably Bill) putting the items from the blonde back in the box... What is the meaning of this scene? I'm really curious, so I hope someone has a good theory. :)

Thanks in advance.

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It was probably Cobb setting up "her" box of stuff for Bill to find and take, to fuel his fascination with her after they burgled her house. Remember on their first "job" Cobb tells Bill that everyone has "a box" of their secrets, so when they went to the Blonde's it's there to entice Bill, draw him in to her, and for him to have her possessions when he becomes the fall guy.

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