The Muslim Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Muslim?

A Russian soldier who spent ten years in captivity in Afghanistan, returns to his home village and shocks all its inhabitants because of his conversion to Islam. During his absence, his father hanged himself, his brother served a prison term and his former fiancée has become a woman of very low morals. The village is the scene of endless drinking while the local boss is selling off the land for dollars to new-rich Russians. Our hero turns out as the only sober and hard-working member of the community. However, his attachment to his new faith soon provokes the hatred and rejection of everyone else, including his own family.

Vladimir Khotinenko's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Evgeny Mironov (Kolya Ivanov the Mussulman)'s journey. During his absence, his father hanged himself, his brother served a prison term and his former fiancée has become a woman of very low morals.

How Does Evgeny Mironov (Kolya Ivanov the Mussulman)'s Story End?

• Evgeny Mironov: Evgeny Mironov's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Aleksandr Baluev (Brother): Aleksandr Baluev's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Nina Usatova (Mother): Nina Usatova's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Muslim Mean?

The ending of The Muslim brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Evgeny Mironov's story may not satisfy all audiences.