What are the key story phases in Maze?

The story of Maze progresses through these phases: The Hunger Strike Ends, The Son's Shadow, The Manipulation Game, Breakout and Scars.

In the final act ("Breakout and Scars"): The mass breakout triggers a brutal counterattack. Both men face irreversible consequences, emerging from the psychological and physical battle deeply scarred by their shared ordeal.

Maze (2017) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Maze
Genre: drama, history, thriller
Released: 2017
Rating: 5.8

Plot Analysis Summary

A psychological battle between an inmate and his guard drives a high-stakes prison breakout amid sectarian violence.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Hunger Strike Ends

The Son's Shadow

The Manipulation Game

Breakout and Scars

Inspired by the true events of the infamous 1983 prison breakout of 38 IRA prisoners from HMP Maze, which was to become the biggest prison escape in Europe since World War II.

Directed by

Stephen Burke

Key Cast

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor — Larry Marley
Barry Ward — Gordon Close
Martin McCann — Oscar
Niamh McGrady — Jill
Eileen Walsh — Kate Marley

Rating: 5.8/10 (96 votes)