Romance, Russian Style Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Romance, Russian Style?

In Venice, the famous film actress Anna Zakharova meets the artist Mario. The meeting makes a lasting impression on the young man - he is in love. On her return to Russia, Anna is met with failure: she is removed from the role, breaks up with her lover-colleague. Desperate, the actress gives up everything and goes to Mario dying of passion, but during the sea voyage falls in love with the captain of the ship. Learning about it, Mario fails to control the car, gets into an accident and goes blind. All that is left for Anna, who feels guilty, is to go with him to the wedding...

Aloiz Brench's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Irina Metlitskaya's journey. The meeting makes a lasting impression on the young man - he is in love.

How Does Irina Metlitskaya's Story End?

• Irina Metlitskaya: Irina Metlitskaya's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Andrey Rudensky: Andrey Rudensky's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Remigijus Sabulis: Remigijus Sabulis's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Romance, Russian Style Mean?

Romance, Russian Style's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Irina Metlitskaya may feel rushed. Aloiz Brench's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.