His mother, Lyla Novacek , is drawn to the music while walking away from her own performance. His father, Louis Connelly , sees a banner with August's name and follows the sound into the park.
He begins "August's Rhapsody," a composition that weaves together the classical cello of his mother, the rock guitar of his father, and the urban sounds of the city. August Rush (Last Scene) Augusts Rhapsody
While the movie ends before they can exchange words, the implication is that the family is finally whole. The "Rhapsody" serves as the literal and metaphorical bridge that allowed three people, who were "listening" for each other, to find their way back together. His mother, Lyla Novacek , is drawn to
August finishes the piece and turns around to face the audience. He sees his parents standing together at the front of the crowd—the "music" he has heard his whole life has finally led him home. While the movie ends before they can exchange
The film concludes with a voiceover from August: "The music is all around us. All you have to do is listen" .