That Woman Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for That Woman.
That Woman Ending Explained: The film tells the story of a love affair between a doctor and his patient. Directed by Halit Refiğ, this 1982 drama film stars Gülşen Bubikoğlu (Gönül), alongside Cihan Ünal as Cihat Giray, Arsen Gürzap as Alev Giray, Kerem Yılmazer as Haluk. With a 10/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of That Woman?
The film tells the story of a love affair between a doctor and his patient. Gönül is a model at a fashion house. At the insistence of her fiancé Haluk, she starts working with advertising executive Kazım. Kazım has his eye on the young woman. During a yacht trip, he agrees with Haluk and rapes Gönül. Gönül meets Dr. Cihat at the hospital where she is admitted due to the trauma she experienced. Cihat is on the verge of divorcing his wife. Gönül and Cihat fall in love with each other. However, their pasts will not leave them alone.
Halit Refiğ's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Gülşen Bubikoğlu (Gönül)'s journey. Gönül is a model at a fashion house.
How Does Gülşen Bubikoğlu (Gönül)'s Story End?
- Gülşen Bubikoğlu: Gülşen Bubikoğlu's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Halit Refiğ delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 37m runtime.
- Cihan Ünal (Cihat Giray): Cihan Ünal's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Arsen Gürzap (Alev Giray): Arsen Gürzap's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of That Woman Mean?
That Woman concludes with Halit Refiğ reinforcing the drama themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Gülşen Bubikoğlu leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.