Young People Ending Explained: She is smart, surrounded by parental attention and therefore not completely independent, and he is one of those who cannot imagine himself without creation, since he is a builder. Directed by Nikolai Moskalenko, this 1971 drama film stars Yevgeni Kindinov (Aleksei), alongside Lyubov Nefyodova as Zhenya, Zhanna Goroshchenya as Anya, Nelli Pshyonnaya as Lena. With a 8.5/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.

What Happens at the End of Young People?

She is smart, surrounded by parental attention and therefore not completely independent, and he is one of those who cannot imagine himself without creation, since he is a builder. They are very different people, but the young are united by a keen sense of responsibility for everything that happens around. And so, having parted, they will definitely meet again...

Nikolai Moskalenko's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Yevgeni Kindinov (Aleksei)'s journey. They are very different people, but the young are united by a keen sense of responsibility for everything that happens around.

How Does Yevgeni Kindinov (Aleksei)'s Story End?

  • Yevgeni Kindinov: Yevgeni Kindinov's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Nikolai Moskalenko delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 27m runtime.
  • Lyubov Nefyodova (Zhenya): Lyubov Nefyodova's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
  • Zhanna Goroshchenya (Anya): Zhanna Goroshchenya's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Young People Mean?

Young People concludes with Nikolai Moskalenko reinforcing the drama themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Yevgeni Kindinov leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.