Abandoned Man ending explained: Baran's fate post jail-time, explored

Netflix's freshest release, Abandoned Man, which is Metruk Adam in Turkish, is a story that is bound to shake your soul. It was released on August 22, 2025. Helmed by Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı, this film boasts an incredible cast, including Mert Ramazan Demir, Rahim Can Kapkap, Ada Erma, and Ercan Kesal.

The film follows the plot of how Baran, an innocent man, serves jail time due to coercion by his father. It all happened when Baran's elder brother, Fatih, was involved in a crime when Baran was young. Since Fatih was an adult, the father knew that the law would be ruthless toward him. So he probed Baran, who was a minor back then, to take the blame upon himself and go to jail instead.

As per Netflix, the storyline goes as follows:

"Baran, a man whose broken soul even time itself can’t repair, wants to build a new life after serving a sentence for a crime committed by his brother, a burden placed upon him by his family. His life has never been easy, and it will not change after he is released from prison. The repair shop he wants to open to hold onto his dreams and life, the accident his family experienced, and his niece Lidya, who breaks down his walls, will help him rebuild his new life. Despite every mishap, his struggle for Lidya and himself will mend Baran's life and his damaged childhood."

So what happens in the ending of Abandoned Man? Does Baran get his life back post-prison?

Keep reading to find out everything that takes place after Baran is released from jail in Abandoned Man.

How did Baran emerge as an embodiment of resilience and kindness in Abandoned Man?

In Abandoned Man, Baran was imprisoned for 15 years. However, things were a little easier for him in prison due to his friendship with a fellow jailmate named Esat. They supported each other at the penitentiary. Baran asked Esat to help him launch their own automobile garage together after they were released from jail, and he agreed.

The time for Baran's release finally came. Both his parents had died by that time. Fatih is now married to a woman named Arzu, and they have a little daughter named Lidya. However, Baran did not wish to live with his brother's family. He joined his friend, Esat.

However, things do not look easy for Baran after his prison time. Due to his previous life as a 'criminal', no one is willing to trust him to rent him a space for his garage business. In due course, he gets cheated by a scamming broker. At the same time, under the influence of alcohol, Fatih gets involved in an accident. This leads to the unfortunate death of Arzu, and Fatih is under critical care at the hospital. Lidya is the only one who gets spared by the accident.

Nobody is ready to look after the young kid, so Baran is endowed with the responsibility of looking after her. In the meantime, both the uncle and the niece develop a warm connection. Baran also helped in covering the hefty hospital bills of Fatih, as he had no choice but to market the furnishings of Fatih's household. Baran, due to his limited financial conditions, had to Fatih to a more economical medical center.

At the end of Abandoned Man, Baran manages to open his own garage, but the path is filled with its own trials and tribulations. The cold-hearted Musa, who is Esat's boss, initially is opposed to the idea of employing Baran in his garage. Musa also gets involved in a tragic history, as he loses his family. Since then, the man has grown bitter and detached.

However, a flicker of warmth is ignited in Musa's stone-cold heart after witnessing Lidya and Baran's struggle for survival. Lidya's naiveté also plays a big role in the change of his heart. Musa gives Baran a chance to fix a car in exchange for landing a job in his garage. Baran gives every ounce of himself to repairing the car, and in the end, he finally succeeds.

What touches Musa is Baran's honest and relentless efforts. So, as a result, he gets the job. The Abandoned Man comes with a beautiful and wholesome ending, where Baran finally fulfills his dream of opening his own garage. By that time, Fatih had also healed from his injuries and returned home with Lidya. Life comes full circle for Baran, as he finally gets rewarded for his resilience and kindness.

Despite whatever life threw at him, Baran did not stop believing in himself. He relentlessly kept working hard, with the utmost honesty and rigor. He could easily take the route of cruelty and treachery, but he chose to keep kindness and empathy in his heart. This old-school, wholesome message in Abandoned Man serves as a soft reminder of the importance of kindness and honesty in a world full of deceit and barbarity.

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