Nausicaa Ending Explained: Matija Remetin is young man who is studying drama in Zagreb just before the outbreak of WW2. Directed by Vicko Ruić, this 1995 drama film stars Nada Gaćešić-Livaković (Marija Slajner), alongside Igor Serdar as Matija Remetin, Maja Nekić as Nausikaja, Mustafa Nadarević as Inspektor Stevović. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.

What Happens at the End of Nausicaa?

Matija Remetin is young man who is studying drama in Zagreb just before the outbreak of WW2. He rents the room at Marija Slajner, widow who's three previous tennants had commited suicide. Remetin begins to notice beautiful and mysterious girl on the other side of street and begins calling her Nausikaja.

Vicko Ruić's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Nada Gaćešić-Livaković (Marija Slajner)'s journey. He rents the room at Marija Slajner, widow who's three previous tennants had commited suicide.

How Does Nada Gaćešić-Livaković (Marija Slajner)'s Story End?

  • Nada Gaćešić-Livaković: Nada Gaćešić-Livaković's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
  • Igor Serdar (Matija Remetin): Igor Serdar's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Maja Nekić (Nausikaja): Maja Nekić's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Nausicaa Mean?

Nausicaa's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Nada Gaćešić-Livaković may feel rushed. Vicko Ruić's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.