plot twist; complete reversal; unexpected turn of events
Refers to a sudden, dramatic reversal in a story, situation, or outcome, often at the end. Commonly used in discussions of movies, novels, and dramas.
I was really surprised by the plot twist in this movie.
The final twist revealed that the culprit was a completely unexpected person.
rotating stage mechanism; revolving stage trick
A traditional kabuki stage device where a section rotates backward 90 degrees to reveal a new scene. Rare in everyday conversation; mainly encountered in theater contexts.
See also: 強盗返し
The kabuki revolving stage mechanism is famous as a stage device.