Moontide (1942) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Wake on the barge after a blackout

   Bobo awakens in a rickety shack aboard Takeo's San Pablo Bay barge, with little memory of the night before. Takeo reminds him they met and that Bobo has agreed to work for him. He fears he may have killed Pop Kelly during his drinking spree and resolves to avoid trouble.

   When

   early morning

   Where

   San Pablo Bay barge shack

2. 2

   Agrees to work and heads to town

   Bobo accepts the job on the barge and travels into town to meet his friends Tiny and Nutsy at the boardinghouse. Tiny assures him nothing bad happened, but Bobo remains uneasy about his past violence. He plans to leave town, but the murder rumor and his fear pull him back into the day’s drama.

   When

   daytime

   Where

   town boardinghouse

3. 3

   Nutsy spots Pop Kelly's hat

   Nutsy notices that Bobo is in possession of Pop Kelly's hat, making clear that Pop's murder is linked to Bobo's whereabouts. The hat becomes a silent clue that deepens Bobo's fear and the town’s suspicion. The moment occurs as they mingle around the boardinghouse area.

   When

   afternoon

   Where

   near the boardinghouse by the water

4. 4

   Rescue and a new connection: Anna

   A crowd gathers as a young woman threatens to drown herself in the surf. Bobo dives in, rescues her, and carries her back to the barge. The next morning, Anna begins to recover and tidies the shack while Bobo repairs a doctor’s boat, and a quiet spark grows between them.

   When

   afternoon

   Where

   surf and barge

5. 5

   Anna's arrival and Tiny's claim

   The next morning, Anna tidies the shack and makes breakfast while Bobo works on Frank Brothers' boat. Tiny returns and disparages Anna, implying she once worked as a prostitute, which unsettles Bobo. Anna overhears and tells Bobo she is grateful for his help but intends to go back to her life.

   When

   next morning

   Where

   barge shack

6. 6

   Nutsy's visit and the hat burn

   Nutsy visits and finds Bobo contemplating leaving town alone, while Anna returns in the moment of quiet. Unnoticed, Nutsy takes Pop Kelly's hat from the shack and later burns it on the beach, removing a tangible link to the murder. The gesture loosens the knot of suspicion around Bobo.

   When

   that night

   Where

   barge shack and beach

7. 7

   A growing bond and dream of home

   Bobo and Anna grow closer, and she shares her dream of settling down in a home on the water. He opens up about his violent tendencies when drunk, and they begin to imagine a life together. The idea of marriage starts taking root as they plan for the future.

   When

   evening

   Where

   barge interior

8. 8

   Planning a home and Tiny's interference

   They decide to settle down and buy paint and fabric to fix up the shack. Tiny reappears, hinting at a dark history between himself and Bobo, which unsettles Anna. Bobo explains his past more fully, and Anna remains committed to their plan.

   When

   night

   Where

   barge interior

9. 9

   Wedding on the barge

   Bobo and Anna marry on the barge with friends in attendance, celebrating their new life. Dr. Brothers sails by and asks Bobo to help fix his boat, and Bobo agrees. The doctor leaves his mistress and returns to his wife, signaling a small shift toward loyalty and stability.

   When

   wedding day

   Where

   barge

10. 10

    Gift dress and ritual

    Anna opens a gift from Bobo—a gaudy dress once owned by Mildred—and, guided by Nutsy, she decides wives should shed modesty. She tries on the dress and imagines life with Bobo, ready for him to return home. The dress marks a playful, liberated turn in their relationship.

    When

    after wedding

    Where

    barge

11. 11

    Tiny's confrontation and murder reveal

    Tiny arrives drunk and furious about not being invited to the wedding, arguing with Anna. In the tension, Anna pieces together that Tiny was responsible for Pop Kelly's murder. Her suspicion hardens into certainty as the night unfolds.

    When

    that night

    Where

    barge

12. 12

    Attack and hospital

    Tiny violently attacks Anna, and Bobo and Dr. Brothers find her severely injured, stuffed in the bait box. They rush her to the hospital, where the doctor vows to do all he can to save her. The incident shatters the fragile peace of their barge community.

    When

    that night into early morning

    Where

    barge to hospital

13. 13

    Pursuit and Tiny's end

    Bobo hunts for Tiny, tracking him to the breakwater by the barge. Tiny, unable to swim, is swept away by a wave as Bobo closes in. The immediate threat to Anna is averted, but the price of violence lingers.

    When

    later night

    Where

    breakwater

14. 14

    Recovery and return home

    After Anna recovers enough to leave the hospital, Bobo escorts her back to the barge by the doctor’s boat. She cannot walk, so he carries her across the threshold as their song plays, beginning a hopeful, settled life together.

    When

    post-recovery

    Where

    hospital to barge