The Priestess Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Priestess.
The Priestess Ending Explained: Gregory the Illuminator healed the one-time Pagan King Tiridates the Great and christened the Armenian people, thus making Armenia the first Christian nation in the world. Directed by Vigen Chaldranyan, this 2007 story film stars Hovhannes Babakhanyan (Theo (as Hovik Babakhanian)), alongside Karen Dzhanibekyan as High Priest, Armen Elbakyan as Doctor, Ruzan Mesropyan as The Priestess. With a 6/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Priestess?
In 301 A.D. Gregory the Illuminator healed the one-time Pagan King Tiridates the Great and christened the Armenian people, thus making Armenia the first Christian nation in the world. This is the story about a woman who changed the faith of her nation forever.
Vigen Chaldranyan's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Hovhannes Babakhanyan (Theo (as Hovik Babakhanian))'s journey. This is the story about a woman who changed the faith of her nation forever.
How Does Hovhannes Babakhanyan (Theo (as Hovik Babakhanian))'s Story End?
- Hovhannes Babakhanyan: Hovhannes Babakhanyan's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Karen Dzhanibekyan (High Priest): Karen Dzhanibekyan's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Armen Elbakyan (Doctor): Armen Elbakyan's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Priestess Mean?
The Priestess's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Hovhannes Babakhanyan may feel rushed. Vigen Chaldranyan's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.