What are the key story phases in Passchendaele?

The story of Passchendaele progresses through these phases: Homefront Shadows, Crossing the Atlantic, Mud and Blood, The Crucified Soldier.

How does Passchendaele end?

In the final act ("The Crucified Soldier"): David breaks down and jumps into enemy trenches, ending up crucified on wire. Dunne is shot crawling to him, rescued, and dies after speaking with Sarah.

Passchendaele (2008) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Passchendaele
Genre: drama, history, romance, war
Released: 2008
Rating: 6.1

Plot Analysis Summary

A Canadian soldier's journey from trauma to sacrifice during the brutal Battle of Passchendaele.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Homefront Shadows

Crossing the Atlantic

Mud and Blood

The Crucified Soldier

Sergeant Michael Dunne fights in the 10th Battalion, AKA The "Fighting Tenth" with the 1st Canadian Division and participated in all major Canadian battles of the war, and set the record for highest number of individual bravery awards for a single battle

Directed by

Paul Gross

Key Cast

Paul Gross — Michael Dunne
Caroline Dhavernas — Sarah Mann
Joe Dinicol — David Mann
Meredith Bailey — Cassie Walker
Adam J. Harrington — Colonel Ormand

Rating: 6.1/10 (117 votes)