The Soldier's Tale Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Soldier's Tale.
The Soldier's Tale Ending Explained: A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin. Directed by R.O. Blechman, this 1984 animation film stars Max von Sydow (The Devil (voice)), alongside Dušan Makavejev as Ilya Grigorivich Vertov, The Soldier (voice), Andre Gregory as Narrator (voice), Mike Mearian as The Announcer (voice). With a 6.9/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of The Soldier's Tale?
A soldier, returning home from war, chances upon a stranger who offers to buy his violin. The stranger is none other than the devil.
R.O. Blechman's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Max von Sydow (The Devil (voice))'s journey. The stranger is none other than the devil.
How Does Max von Sydow (The Devil (voice))'s Story End?
- Max von Sydow: Max von Sydow's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Dušan Makavejev (Ilya Grigorivich Vertov, The Soldier (voice)): Dušan Makavejev's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Andre Gregory (Narrator (voice)): Andre Gregory's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Soldier's Tale Mean?
The Soldier's Tale's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Max von Sydow may feel rushed. R.O. Blechman's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.