When I Will Become a Giant Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for When I Will Become a Giant.
When I Will Become a Giant Ending Explained: Eight-grader Petya Kopeikin, despite his short stature and nondescript appearance, is constantly in the spotlight. Directed by Inna Tumanyan, this 1979 romance film stars Mikhail Efremov (Kopeikin), alongside Liya Akhedzhakova as Dzhulietta Ashotovna, Inna Ulyanova as Elvira Pavlovna, Marina Shimanskaya as Lidiya Nikolaevna. With a 6.5/10 rating, the ending has divided audiences.
What Happens at the End of When I Will Become a Giant?
Eight-grader Petya Kopeikin, despite his short stature and nondescript appearance, is constantly in the spotlight. Petya is noble, witty, well versed in literature, he writes wonderful poems. Kopeikin has long been secretly in love with his classmate Masha Goroshkina, and she is passionate about the new student from 9 "A" Kolya Kristallov. Masha tells Petya about her feelings and asks him to hand over a note to Kolya. Deeply worried from unrequited love, Petya not only doesn't stand in the way of a happier rival, but even helps him win Masha's heart. He wants to prove that courage and honor were not only inherent in the times of “musketeer” novels, but exist in our time. Petya chooses to follow the example of the hero of the famous play Edmond Rostan and in his actions copies Cyrano de Bergerac.
Inna Tumanyan's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Mikhail Efremov (Kopeikin)'s journey. Petya is noble, witty, well versed in literature, he writes wonderful poems.
How Does Mikhail Efremov (Kopeikin)'s Story End?
- Mikhail Efremov: Mikhail Efremov's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Liya Akhedzhakova (Dzhulietta Ashotovna): Liya Akhedzhakova's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Inna Ulyanova (Elvira Pavlovna): Inna Ulyanova's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of When I Will Become a Giant Mean?
When I Will Become a Giant's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Mikhail Efremov may feel rushed. Inna Tumanyan's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.