Passages

Passages

Year: 2023

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Ira Sachs

Drama

In "Passages", filmmaker Tomas embarks on a whirlwind romance with schoolteacher Agathe, seeking thrills and excitement outside his troubled marriage to Martin. As passions ignite, Tomas' focus shifts from creative pursuits to the complexities of love, forcing him to confront the fragility of relationships and the true nature of desire.

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Timeline – Passages (2023)
Trace every key event in Passages (2023) 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

Film Completion

Tomas, a German filmmaker based in Paris, completes his latest film, marking an important milestone in his career. The wrap party celebrates this achievement, setting the stage for the events that follow.

Paris
2

Meeting Agathe at the Party

During the wrap party, Tomas meets Agathe, a young primary school teacher. Despite her husband Martin's refusal to dance, Tomas and Agathe share an intimate moment on the dance floor.

Paris
3

After-Party Encounter

Tomas is invited to Agathe's home for an after-party, where their chemistry culminates in a night of passion. This encounter sets off a chain of events that challenge Tomas's relationship with Martin.

Agathe's Home
4

Confronting Martin

The following day, Tomas admits to Martin that he had slept with a woman, expressing feelings he hasn't had in years. This revelation leads to a heated argument about their deteriorating marriage.

Tomas and Martin's Apartment
5

Discussion at the Country House

Tomas and Martin travel to their country house where they confront their relationship issues. Tomas expresses dissatisfaction with their safe partnership, while Martin accuses him of being in love with Agathe.

Country House
6

First Meeting with Amad

Back in Paris, Martin meets Amad at a restaurant, igniting tension between Tomas and Amad. Tomas's hostility toward Amad becomes evident, complicating the dynamics of their relationships.

Restaurant in Paris
7

Confession of Love

After a night with Agathe where she sings him a lullaby, Tomas confesses to her that he is in love with her. This moment marks a turning point in Tomas's emotional journey.

Agathe's Home
8

Separation from Martin

Tomas officially separates from Martin, moving into Agathe's apartment. As they part ways, Martin decides to sell their country house, signifying the end of their shared life.

Tomas and Martin's Apartment
9

Intervention at Work

While visiting Martin's workplace to share news about his film, Tomas discovers Martin's growing relationship with Amad. This encounter further strains the already fragile relationship between the men.

Martin's Workplace
10

Dinner with Agathe's Parents

Tomas attends dinner with Agathe's parents, who question his commitment to her and their unborn child. This interrogation leaves Tomas feeling defensive and uncertain about his future.

Agathe's Parents' House
11

Proposal of Raising the Child Together

Tomas returns to Martin to share good news about his film's recent screening. He proposes that they raise Agathe's baby as a family, revealing his confusion about his feelings.

Martin's Apartment
12

Agathe's Abortion

Agathe meets with Martin to confide that she has undergone an abortion. She expresses her desire for a family but realizes she would feel lost among the three of them.

Restaurant
13

Final Breakup with Martin

Martin confronts Tomas, breaking up with him and refusing to join him on a trip to Venice. This finality marks a significant end to their relationship.

Tomas and Martin's Apartment
14

Desperate Plea to Agathe

Tomas visits Agathe at her classroom, pleading for forgiveness and inviting her to join him on a trip. His desperation is met with rejection, intensifying his feelings of isolation.

Agathe's Classroom
15

Aimless Through the City

In a moment of despair, Tomas rides his bicycle aimlessly through the city after the rejections from both Martin and Agathe. This act symbolizes his search for meaning and belonging.

Paris

Last Updated: November 25, 2024 at 19:24

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