Telling Tales Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Telling Tales.
Telling Tales Ending Explained: TELLING TALES is about the failing marriage of an industrialist and his wife, about the industrialist's wish to sell his company to a colleague, Paul Roberts, and about the terminally ill wife of Paul, Ingrid. Directed by Richard Woolley, this 1978 drama film stars Bridget Ashburn (Sheila Jones), alongside James Woolley as Mr Willoughby/Paul Roberts, Patricia Donovan as Mrs Willoughby/Ingrid Roberts, Stephen Trafford as Bill Jones. Rated 5.5/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of Telling Tales?
TELLING TALES is about the failing marriage of an industrialist and his wife, about the industrialist's wish to sell his company to a colleague, Paul Roberts, and about the terminally ill wife of Paul, Ingrid. It is also about the shop steward organising a strike at Paul's factory that jeopardises the deal with the industrialist, and about the wife of the shop steward, who happens to clean and cook for the industrialist. A network of intertwined tales told in different ways, and for very different motives, by the main protagonists.
Richard Woolley's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Bridget Ashburn (Sheila Jones)'s journey. It is also about the shop steward organising a strike at Paul's factory that jeopardises the deal with the industrialist, and about the wife of the shop steward, who happens to clean and cook for the industrialist.
How Does Bridget Ashburn (Sheila Jones)'s Story End?
- Bridget Ashburn: Bridget Ashburn's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- James Woolley (Mr Willoughby/Paul Roberts): James Woolley's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Patricia Donovan (Mrs Willoughby/Ingrid Roberts): Patricia Donovan's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Telling Tales Mean?
The ending of Telling Tales brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Bridget Ashburn's story may not satisfy all audiences.