Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Four former POWs live in a retirement home, each with unfinished business, but are not allowed to leave.

Introduction of Veterans — Four former POWs are introduced as residents. Characters: Hank Location: Hogan Hills Retirement Home
Unfinished Business Revealed — Each veteran has personal goals they wish to pursue. Characters: Hank Location: Hogan Hills
Elliot's Secret Aid — Elliot agrees to help the veterans escape. Characters: Elliot, Hank Location: Hogan Hills

Elliot, an orderly, secretly helps the veterans plan their escape, leading to several foiled attempts.

Elliot's Secret Aid — Elliot agrees to help the veterans escape. Characters: Elliot, Hank Location: Hogan Hills
First Escape Attempt — The veterans attempt to escape but are foiled. Characters: Hank, Elliot Location: Hogan Hills
Planning the Hearse Escape — They plan to escape using a hearse. Characters: Hank, Elliot Location: Hogan Hills

The veterans escape in a hearse, pick up Bruce, steal the medal, and evade police with Elliot's help.

Planning the Hearse Escape — They plan to escape using a hearse. Characters: Hank, Elliot Location: Hogan Hills
Escape in Hearse — The veterans successfully escape in a hearse. Characters: Hank, Elliot Location: Hogan Hills
Picking Up Bruce — They pick up Bruce on the way. Characters: Hank Location: Adelaide
Stealing the Medal — Angus steals the medal from its display case. Characters: Hank Location: Adelaide Oval
Tram Escape — They escape on the Glenelg tram. Characters: Hank, Elliot Location: Glenelg Tram

Bronson meets Norma, Caine sails away, and Bronson reveals the truth to Lin about her father.

Tram Escape — They escape on the Glenelg tram. Characters: Hank, Elliot Location: Glenelg Tram
Convincing Police — Elliot convinces police they are innocent tourists. Characters: Elliot, Hank Location: Glenelg Tram
Bronson Meets Norma — Bronson meets Norma on the jetty and proposes. Characters: Hank Location: Jetty
Sailing Away — Caine sails off on his yacht. Characters: Hank Location: Marina
Final Revelation to Lin — Bronson tells Lin about her father's sacrifice. Characters: Hank, Lin Location: Hogan Hills
Norma's Memory Loss — Norma fails to recognize Bronson. Characters: Hank Location: Hogan Hills
Bruce Becomes Caregiver — Bruce becomes his father's caregiver. Characters: Hank Location: Hogan Hills

Story Breakdown

Life in Hogan Hills — The veterans are confined to a retirement home, each with personal regrets.
- Introducing the Veterans — Hank and others are introduced as former POWs.
- Unfinished Business — Each veteran has a personal goal they wish to achieve.
The Escape Plan — With Elliot's help, they devise a plan to escape.
- Elliot's Secret Aid — Elliot agrees to help them despite the risks.
- Foiled Attempts — Their initial escape attempts fail.
The Great Escape — They successfully escape and complete their missions.
- Hearse Getaway — They escape in a hearse.
- Stealing the Medal — Angus retrieves his Brownlow medal.
- Evading Police — Elliot convinces police they are tourists.
Personal Resolutions — Each veteran finds closure.
- Bronson's Proposal — Bronson proposes to Norma.
- Caine's Voyage — Caine sails away on his yacht.
Final Revelations — Truths are revealed and the story concludes.
- Lin's Father's Sacrifice — Bronson tells Lin about her father.
- Norma's Condition — Norma fails to recognize Bronson.
- Bruce's New Role — Bruce becomes his father's caregiver.