What Happens at the End of Now Judge...?

The fate of Illarion Groza was tragic. Many years ago, upon returning from the front, he learned that his wife had given birth to a daughter by an Italian officer, and he shot her with his machine gun. But even now, Illarion cannot forget his wife, forgive her betrayal, or justify his cruelty. And that is why his relationship with his daughter Yulka is so dramatic and tense... The artist Bogutovsky, who lives in the captivity of false pompous art, carries the burden of past years... After hearing Illarion's story, the writer Iskra destroys the manuscript of his play: life turns out to be much more complicated than he imagined.

Vladimir Dovgan's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Pyotr Glebov (Illarion Groza)'s journey. Many years ago, upon returning from the front, he learned that his wife had given birth to a daughter by an Italian officer, and he shot her with his machine gun.

How Does Pyotr Glebov (Illarion Groza)'s Story End?

• Pyotr Glebov: Pyotr Glebov's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Irina Vavilova (Yulya): Irina Vavilova's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Georgi Zhzhyonov (Arkadi Iskra): Georgi Zhzhyonov's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Now Judge... Mean?

Now Judge...'s ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Pyotr Glebov may feel rushed. Vladimir Dovgan's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.