Horvat's Choice Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Horvat's Choice.
Horvat's Choice Ending Explained: It is 1918, the evening of The Great War. Directed by Eduard Galić, this 1985 drama film stars Rade Šerbedžija (Krešimir Horvat), alongside Milena Dravić as Marijana Margetić, Mira Furlan as Eva Horvatek, Fabijan Šovagović as Lazar Margetić 'Lazo'. Rated 5.4/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Horvat's Choice?
It is 1918, the evening of The Great War. Austro-Hungarian empire is collapsing, and all around Croatia there are outlaw deserters, fighting in forests. A city journalist decides to become a country schoolteacher, just to find some peace in that restless political situation. But, neither the village is safe from the militaristic policy of the imperial goverment.
Eduard Galić's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Rade Šerbedžija (Krešimir Horvat)'s journey. Austro-Hungarian empire is collapsing, and all around Croatia there are outlaw deserters, fighting in forests.
How Does Rade Šerbedžija (Krešimir Horvat)'s Story End?
- Rade Šerbedžija: Rade Šerbedžija's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Milena Dravić (Marijana Margetić): Milena Dravić's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Mira Furlan (Eva Horvatek): Mira Furlan's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Horvat's Choice Mean?
The ending of Horvat's Choice brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Rade Šerbedžija's story may not satisfy all audiences.