Patrick (2013) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

At an isolated coma clinic, Kathy questions Patrick's apparent unresponsiveness and becomes entangled in suspicions surrounding Roget's treatment practices and Brian's reported death.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Arrival at the Clinic

Roget faces pressure from the clinic's funders, while Cassidy interviews Kathy and hires her. Kathy encounters Patrick, Fraser, Brian, and her former partner Ed.

Key Events

• Roget Faces Funding Pressure — Roget tells an unseen patient he has little time to satisfy the people funding his work. Characters: Doctor Roget Location: Clinic
• Kathy's Clinic Interview — Cassidy tests Kathy's knowledge of brain injuries and coma care. Characters: Matron Cassidy, Kathy Jacquard Location: Clinic
• Kathy Joins the Staff — Kathy takes a position at the clinic and meets its patients and staff. Characters: Kathy Jacquard Location: Clinic
• Kathy Meets Patrick — Kathy meets Patrick, a patient described as being in a vegetative state. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Patrick Location: Clinic
• Fraser Keeps Time — Kathy meets Fraser, whose recovered awareness is focused on keeping time. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Fraser Location: Clinic
• Brian Enters Kathy's Circle — Kathy meets Brian, a psychiatrist and writer. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Brian Wright Location: Clinic
• Ed's Unexpected Arrival — Kathy reconnects with Ed, a former partner, and his arrival unsettles her. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Ed Penhaligon Location: Clinic

Signs of Awareness

Kathy grows troubled when Patrick appears to react to her, though Brian cautions that such signs can be misleading. After Brian is badly injured, Kathy believes Patrick may have felt pain and tries to communicate with him.

Key Events

• Ed's Unexpected Arrival — Kathy reconnects with Ed, a former partner, and his arrival unsettles her. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Ed Penhaligon Location: Clinic
• Patrick Appears Responsive — Patrick appears to react to Kathy, prompting her to question his awareness. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Patrick Location: Clinic
• Brian Urges Caution — Brian explains that apparent signs of responsiveness can be misleading. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Brian Wright Location: Clinic
• Brian Is Badly Injured — An incident leaves Brian badly injured, and Kathy believes Patrick felt pain. Characters: Brian Wright, Kathy Jacquard Location: Clinic
• Kathy Tries to Reach Patrick — Kathy asks Patrick whether he can hear or see her, but he gives no open response. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Patrick Location: Clinic

Suspicions and Loss

Kathy tells Brian that Roget is using shock therapy on coma patients without their consent, and Brian promises to investigate. Brian is later reported dead after his body is recovered from the water.

Key Events

• Kathy Tries to Reach Patrick — Kathy asks Patrick whether he can hear or see her, but he gives no open response. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Patrick Location: Clinic
• Kathy Reports Shock Therapy — Kathy tells Brian that Roget uses an old shock-therapy machine on coma patients without consent. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Brian Wright Location: Clinic
• Brian Promises Inquiries — Brian promises Kathy he will make inquiries into Roget's practices. Characters: Brian Wright, Kathy Jacquard Location: Clinic
• Brian Is Reported Dead — Brian is reported dead after his body is recovered from the water. Characters: Brian Wright, Kathy Jacquard Location: Water

Warnings and Flight

Kathy accuses Roget of killing Brian, and Cassidy orders her to leave. After a warning from Roget's daughter and an urgent call about a severely injured patient, Kathy sends Ed a desperate message to flee.

Key Events

• Kathy Accuses Roget — Kathy confronts Roget and accuses him of killing Brian. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Doctor Roget Location: Clinic
• Cassidy Orders Kathy Out — Cassidy orders Kathy to leave after her confrontation with Roget. Characters: Matron Cassidy, Kathy Jacquard Location: Clinic
• Roget's Daughter Warns Kathy — Roget's daughter warns Kathy that her father has done terrible things and urges her not to return. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Doctor Roget Location: Clinic
• Urgent Call From the City — Kathy receives an urgent call to attend a wealthy male patient with severe head trauma. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Man Location: City
• Ammonia Errand — Cassidy sends Kathy to town to obtain ammonia; Kathy appears to realize people are in danger. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Matron Cassidy Location: Clinic
• Kathy Warns Ed to Flee — Kathy leaves Ed a desperate message telling him to get away and cross the mountains. Characters: Kathy Jacquard, Ed Penhaligon Location: Unspecified

Story Breakdown

• Clinic Recruitment — Kathy joins the clinic after Cassidy assesses her knowledge and meets its patients and staff.
  • Roget's Pressure — Roget tells an unseen patient that he has limited time to satisfy the people funding his work.
  • Cassidy's Interview — Cassidy tests Kathy's knowledge of brain injuries and coma care before hiring her.
• Patients and Colleagues — Kathy encounters people whose circumstances complicate her arrival at the clinic.
  • Fraser Keeps Time — Fraser has regained enough awareness to become preoccupied with keeping time.
  • Ed Returns — Kathy reconnects with her former partner, whose unexpected arrival unsettles her.
• Patrick's Responses — Kathy wonders whether Patrick is aware and attempts to communicate with him.
  • A Possible Reaction — Patrick appears to react to Kathy, though Brian cautions that such signs can be misleading.
  • Questions of Awareness — After Brian is injured, Kathy asks Patrick whether he can hear or see her, but receives no open response.
• Roget's Methods — Kathy raises concerns about the clinic's use of shock therapy on coma patients.
  • Kathy Tells Brian — Kathy says Roget uses an old shock-therapy machine with little oversight and without patient consent.
  • Brian Investigates — Brian promises to make inquiries into the practices Kathy reports.
• Brian's Reported Death — Brian's subsequent reported death intensifies Kathy's suspicions and leads her to confront Roget.
  • Body Recovered — Brian is reported dead after his body is recovered from the water.
  • Accusation Against Roget — Kathy confronts Roget and accuses him of killing Brian.
• Warnings and Departure — Kathy is ordered away from the clinic but receives further alarming signals and warns Ed.
  • Cassidy Orders Her Out — After Kathy's confrontation, Cassidy tells her to leave.
  • A Daughter's Warning — Roget's daughter says her father has done terrible things and urges Kathy not to return.
• The Unfinished Escape — An urgent call and an errand leave Kathy sensing danger, and her message to Ed ends the excerpt on a cliffhanger.
  • Urgent City Call — Kathy is called to attend a wealthy male patient with severe head trauma.
  • Message to Ed — Kathy tells Ed to get away and cross the mountains; the excerpt does not reveal what happens next.

Directed by

Mark Hartley

Key Cast

• Rachel Griffiths — Matron Cassidy
• Charles Dance — Doctor Roget
• Sharni Vinson — Kathy Jacquard
• Jackson Gallagher — Patrick
• Peta Sergeant — Nurse Williams