The Patients Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Patients.
The Patients Ending Explained: Sergey visits the psychoanalyst Bryusov, who at each session inspires him with the idea of divorce from his wife. Directed by Ella Omelchenko, this 2015 comedy film stars Timofey Tribuntsev (Брюсов), alongside Марьяна Кирсанова as Леночка, Dmitriy Mukhamadeev, Pavel Barshak. With a 6.8/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Patients?
Sergey visits the psychoanalyst Bryusov, who at each session inspires him with the idea of divorce from his wife. "Family is not the main thing! The main thing is what you want!" According to Bryusov, his wife suppresses his own "EGO" in him. Lenochka, Sergei's wife, goes to confession to the priest, Father Sergius. The father, unlike the psychoanalyst, punishes Lenochka, at all costs to save the family. "Family is the main thing! All for the sake of the family!" This confrontation between the psychoanalyst and the priest has been going on for a year and a half. Who will win?
Ella Omelchenko's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Timofey Tribuntsev (Брюсов)'s journey. "Family is not the main thing.
How Does Timofey Tribuntsev (Брюсов)'s Story End?
- Timofey Tribuntsev: Timofey Tribuntsev's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Марьяна Кирсанова (Леночка): Марьяна Кирсанова's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Dmitriy Mukhamadeev: Dmitriy Mukhamadeev's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Patients Mean?
The Patients's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Timofey Tribuntsev may feel rushed. Ella Omelchenko's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.