The Price Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Price.
The Price Ending Explained: Magdy is a quiet, unassuming Taxi driver. Directed by Hesham Issawi, this 2016 thriller film stars Amr Youssef (Magdy), alongside Saba Mubarak as Dima, Abdelaziz Makhyoun as Galal, Sahar Al Sayegh as Hoda. Rated 3.3/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Price?
Magdy is a quiet, unassuming Taxi driver. When Magdy's wife becomes seriously ill all of Magdy's piteous earnings go to the escalating health costs of keeping her alive, he is given an opportunity to pay her medical bills. All Magdy has to do is agree to kill GALAL, the well-known left-wing writer who is known for his anti-Islamic views. Fate brings Dima, a Syrian immigrant into Magdy's life. In this exploration, Magdy and Dima's journey by way of violence and death turns out to be their path to self-discovery and true redemption.
Hesham Issawi's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Amr Youssef (Magdy)'s journey. When Magdy's wife becomes seriously ill all of Magdy's piteous earnings go to the escalating health costs of keeping her alive, he is given an opportunity to pay her medical bills.
How Does Amr Youssef (Magdy)'s Story End?
- Amr Youssef: Amr Youssef's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Saba Mubarak (Dima): Saba Mubarak's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Abdelaziz Makhyoun (Galal): Abdelaziz Makhyoun's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Price Mean?
The ending of The Price brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Amr Youssef's story may not satisfy all audiences.