The Fourth Wish Ending Explained: What Really Happened?

The Fourth Wish Ending Explained: Nastya, a rising "star" of television series and the theater scene, no longer believes in miracles. Directed by Olga Perunovskaya, this 2003 comedy film stars Gosha Kutsenko (Морозов), alongside Mariya Poroshina as Настя, Alisa Grebenshchikova, Mikhail Tarabukin as Зайцев. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.

What Happens at the End of The Fourth Wish?

Nastya, a rising "star" of television series and the theater scene, no longer believes in miracles. She and her fiance are invited to celebrate the new year abroad. But Nastya missed her flight and had to get to the place herself. Due to weather conditions, the plane lands in one of the cities of Ugra, and thanks to an incredible coincidence, Nastya ends up in Santa Claus's hut. Now the real fairy tale begins... Acquaintance with wizards, reassessment of life values, fulfillment of the fourth wish - all this awaits not only the main character, but also many viewers.

Olga Perunovskaya's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Gosha Kutsenko (Морозов)'s journey. She and her fiance are invited to celebrate the new year abroad.

How Does Gosha Kutsenko (Морозов)'s Story End?

Gosha Kutsenko: Gosha Kutsenko's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Olga Perunovskaya delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 2h 38m runtime.
Mariya Poroshina (Настя): Mariya Poroshina's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
Alisa Grebenshchikova: Alisa Grebenshchikova's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Fourth Wish Mean?

The Fourth Wish concludes with Olga Perunovskaya reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Gosha Kutsenko leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.