Golden Mine Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Golden Mine.
Golden Mine Ending Explained: The film is set in the 1970s Leningrad, Russia. Directed by Yevgeni Tatarsky, this 1977 crime film stars Mikhail Gluzskiy (Zarubin), alongside Yevgeni Kindinov as Kromkin, Oleg Dal as Boris Brunov (Nikolai Kosov), Larisa Udovichenko as Lebedeva. With a 6.9/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of Golden Mine?
The film is set in the 1970s Leningrad, Russia. Fugitive Brunov is a dangerous criminal, who escaped from jail. He is after the treasure that was hidden by him years ago at his former country-house. He is having plastic surgery to hide his identity, while preparing for his next crime. He is trying to kill another man, who is also after the same treasure. Investigators Zarubin, Kromkin and Lebedeva are untangling the case.
Yevgeni Tatarsky's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Mikhail Gluzskiy (Zarubin)'s journey. Fugitive Brunov is a dangerous criminal, who escaped from jail.
How Does Mikhail Gluzskiy (Zarubin)'s Story End?
- Mikhail Gluzskiy: Mikhail Gluzskiy's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Yevgeni Kindinov (Kromkin): Yevgeni Kindinov's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Oleg Dal (Boris Brunov (Nikolai Kosov)): Oleg Dal's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Golden Mine Mean?
Golden Mine's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Mikhail Gluzskiy may feel rushed. Yevgeni Tatarsky's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.