The Gypsy Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Gypsy.
The Gypsy Ending Explained: Based on the story of the same name by Anatoliy Kalinin. Directed by Yevgeny Matveyev, this 1967 drama film stars Lyudmila Khityaeva (Klavdiya Pukhlyakova), alongside Yevgeny Matveyev as Budulai, Sergei Yermilov as Vanya, Tatyana Grabovskaya as Nyura. With a 8/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of The Gypsy?
Based on the story of the same name by Anatoliy Kalinin. A young village woman, Klavdiya Pukhlyakova, the mother of a newborn girl, finds a gypsy boy at the crushed kibitka under the tanks. Having pity on the child, she takes him home and raises him as her own son. 17 years pass. Once in the village appears a lonely gypsy Budulai, who has experienced a lot. He very quickly gained the sympathy of Pukhlyakova's adoptive son. Suspecting that Budulai is the father of her gypsy boy, Klavdiya fears that the peace of the family will be disturbed...
Yevgeny Matveyev's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Lyudmila Khityaeva (Klavdiya Pukhlyakova)'s journey. A young village woman, Klavdiya Pukhlyakova, the mother of a newborn girl, finds a gypsy boy at the crushed kibitka under the tanks.
How Does Lyudmila Khityaeva (Klavdiya Pukhlyakova)'s Story End?
- Lyudmila Khityaeva: Lyudmila Khityaeva's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Yevgeny Matveyev delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 19m runtime.
- Yevgeny Matveyev (Budulai): Yevgeny Matveyev's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Sergei Yermilov (Vanya): Sergei Yermilov's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
Is The Gypsy Based on a True Story?
Yes — The Gypsy draws from real events. The ending reflects documented outcomes, though Yevgeny Matveyev has taken creative liberties in dramatizing specific scenes for cinematic impact.
What Does the Ending of The Gypsy Mean?
The Gypsy concludes with Yevgeny Matveyev reinforcing the drama themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Lyudmila Khityaeva leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.