Anonymous

Anonymous

Year: 2004

Runtime: 82 min

Language: English

Director: Todd Verow

drama

After a falling out with his family, a man finds himself adrift and forced to confront the challenges of life on the streets. Struggling to survive, he faces hardship and must examine the decisions that led him to this point while searching for a chance at a better future and a path towards redemption.

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Timeline – Anonymous (2004)

Trace every key event in Anonymous (2004) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Death discovered and suicide ruled

Ernie's ex-girlfriend's brother is found dead. Authorities dismiss it as suicide, but she refuses to accept that explanation and asks Ernie to look into it.

crime scene
2

Scent of a second dinosaur at the crime scene

Vincent notices the scent of another dinosaur on the windowsill, which suggests foul play and questions the suicide ruling. The scent hints that someone else was present and involved.

crime scene windowsill
3

Funeral introduces a cult member

At the funeral, a man in a strange suit connected to The Voice of Progress speaks with Vincent and Ernie. He pretends interest in the cult's ideals and gets them invited to a gathering.

funeral
4

Scent links to victim's bedroom during funeral

During the funeral, Vincent detects the same scent from the victim's bedroom, signaling that the killer is nearby. The discovery raises tension and tightens the investigation.

funeral and victim's bedroom
5

Trip to cult meeting

Vincent and Ernie attend the cult meeting after being invited, learning about the leader known as The Voice of Progress and the group's history. They begin to understand the cult's appeal and reach.

cult meeting hall
6

Origins and beliefs of The Voice of Progress

The cult explains its philosophy: disguises have stripped dinosaurs of identity, and humans have cast them as monsters. They argue that the prolonged use of disguises has robbed dinosaurs of their true selves.

cult meeting hall
7

Emotional impact on Vincent vs Ernie

Ernie remains indifferent to the cult's ideals, while Vincent is deeply affected, grappling with questions of identity and loyalty. The contrast foreshadows his potential allegiances.

cult meeting hall
8

Revolution plan revealed

The investigation reveals a plan for a dinosaurian revolution: turning cult members into violent, feral dinosaurs and releasing them on humans. The threat becomes imminent and urgent.

cult meeting hall
9

Vincent's moral dilemma

Vincent is torn: he can sympathize with some aims but rejects violent means, leaving him unsure which side he should support. His inner conflict grows as the case tightens.

cult meeting hall
10

Investigation narrows the killer's identity

As clues accumulate, Vincent and Ernie connect the killings to the cult and realize the threat could erupt into a full-scale confrontation. The net tightens around the conspirators.

city / cult locations
11

Imminent conflict and identity crisis

The plan suggests a larger conflict where dinosaurs must reveal themselves or continue disguising, forcing a reckoning between species. The potential clash underscores the stakes of the investigation.

city
12

Crossroads moment for Vincent

Vincent stands at a crossroad, contemplating which path will avert disaster for both dinosaur and human communities. His choice will shape the outcome of their fragile coexistence.

city

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