The McDonald’s Scene

In the finale, I’ve always been struck by the symbolism of the scene where Phillip is leaving the McDonald’s, at which time he notices a group of average Americans doing the quintessential American activity: hanging out and just having a good time at McD’s. Always thought it kind of hit Phillip hard, almost as if to say “this is really happening. I have to leave this life behind and transition to a new one.” Not to mention of course that it also emphasizes the fact that not only is he leaving America behind (I think he would have preferred to defect and stay) but he’s also leaving behind his son.

Lots of symbolism in just a simple camera shot. Does anyone see the scene that way as well?