Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Draft Dodger Alliance
Two outcasts unite during the Vietnam War era and devise a plan to escape to Canada.
Key Events
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Vietnam War Context — Story opens during the height of the Vietnam War. Location: Vietnam War Zone
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Outcast Alliance — Two marginalized individuals decide to team up. Location: Safe Location
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Canada Escape Plan — They formulate a detailed route to flee north. Location: Hideout
The Stolen Escape
The pair steals a vehicle and begins their northbound journey toward Vancouver.
Key Events
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Stolen Vehicle Theft — They acquire a vehicle to begin their journey. Location: City Street
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Northbound Journey — The pair drives toward Vancouver. Location: Highway
The Chase Unfolds
Their journey deteriorates rapidly as complications arise and police intervention begins.
Key Events
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Trip Deterioration — Their escape plan quickly falls apart. Location: Roadside
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Police Pursuit Begins — Law enforcement starts chasing the fugitives. Location: Border Region
Framed and Pursued
The fugitives are accused of murdering officers while facing an intense police pursuit.
Key Events
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Police Pursuit Begins — Law enforcement starts chasing the fugitives. Location: Border Region
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Murder Accusation — They are falsely accused of killing officers. Location: Chase Route
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Climactic Chase — The pursuit reaches its peak near the destination. Location: Vancouver Area
During the height of the Vietnam war, a hippie and a draft dodger get together and hatch a plan to flee to Canada. They steal a car and head towards Vancouver, but the trip doesn't go as smoothly as they planned, and before long they're being chased by the police, accused of murdering several police officers.