The Side Where the Wind Is Ending Explained: Genka Zvyagin meets a blind boy, Vladik. Directed by Vagram Kevorkov, this 1979 family film stars Alexey Melekhov (Генка Звягин), alongside Viktor Berezin as Владик, Denis Skudar as Илька, Ilya Tikhonov as Яшка Воробьев. With a 10/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.

What Happens at the End of The Side Where the Wind Is?

Genka Zvyagin meets a blind boy, Vladik. This meeting becomes in many ways a turning point in the destinies of both. Also before the eyes of the audience are the life stories of other children, often instructive and tragic.

Vagram Kevorkov's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Alexey Melekhov (Генка Звягин)'s journey. This meeting becomes in many ways a turning point in the destinies of both.

How Does Alexey Melekhov (Генка Звягин)'s Story End?

  • Alexey Melekhov: Alexey Melekhov's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Vagram Kevorkov delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 2h 52m runtime.
  • Viktor Berezin (Владик): Viktor Berezin's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Denis Skudar (Илька): Denis Skudar's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Side Where the Wind Is Mean?

The Side Where the Wind Is concludes with Vagram Kevorkov reinforcing the family themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Alexey Melekhov leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.