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Patch Town (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2015 · 85 min · English
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Directed by
Craig Goodwill

In a whimsical reimagining of Russian folklore, Patch Town follows Jon (Rob Ramsay), a toy who finds himself working in a grim factory where unusual beings are created. As he investigates the secrets of his own existence, Jon must join forces with others to fight against exploitation and reclaim his identity. Throughout his journey, he searches for his missing mother and discovers the importance of family and belonging.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Patch Town
  6. 6 Every angle
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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Patch Town Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Patch Town (2015) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Life in Patch Town

    Jon, an overweight factory worker, lives in a bleak housing bloc called Patch Town, alongside his strong-willed wife, Mary. In this structured environment, none of the residents have children or memories of their past, making their existence monotonous and dreary.

    Where
    Patch Town
  2. The Cabbage Incident

    One night, while preparing a baby doll for shipment, Jon witnesses a fellow worker being punished for attempting to steal a magical cabbage. This unsettling scene reveals the harsh realities of their factory life and catches the attention of Yuri, the factory owner.

    Where
    Patch Enterprises
  3. Daisy's Arrival

    After witnessing the brutal punishment, Jon confesses to Mary that he has stolen a magical cabbage. This cabbage magically produces a living baby, whom they name Daisy, igniting their hopes for a brighter future.

    Where
    Jon and Mary's home
  4. Tragic Consequences

    Jon and Mary watch in horror as another couple, who also took a cabbage, are confronted by Yuri and his henchman, Kenny. The couple is forcibly taken away, and their cabbage baby is cruelly discarded into a dumpster, illustrating the dangers of defiance in Patch Town.

    Where
    Patch Town
  5. Seeking Escape

    Determined to flee Patch Town with Mary and Daisy, Jon seeks assistance from Darryl, a black-market smuggler. Darryl reveals the shocking truth about Jon's origins, exposing the reality that they are all adult versions of former doll selves.

    Where
    Darryl's location
  6. The Tale of the Cabbage

    Darryl shares a haunting story of Yuri's father, who discovered magical cabbages and unintentionally brought dolls to life. After his father's death, Yuri exploited this gift for control rather than compassion, shaping the oppressive environment of Patch Town.

  7. Smuggling Out of Patch Town

    In hopes of finding his 'mother', Jon, with Mary and Daisy, are smuggled out of Patch Town by Sly, a former employee. Using a food delivery truck disguised as a hippie van, they make their way to Toronto for a fresh start.

    Where
    Patch Town outskirts
  8. Yuri's Interrogation

    While Jon and his family are escaping, Yuri uses brutal interrogation methods to extract information from Darryl and a female bar worker. His violent tactics underscore his ruthless hold over the workers and his desperation to maintain control.

    Where
    Patch Enterprises
  9. Bethany's Desperation

    At a shopping mall, Jon, now working as Santa Claus, spots Bethany pleading for the safe return of her daughter, Avery, on a TV screen. This moment reignites Jon's determination to connect with his past and save Avery from Yuri's grasp.

    Where
    Shopping Mall
  10. Arrest and Reunion Plan

    After receiving tips from a helpful gay couple, Jon and Sly are mistakenly arrested by the RCMP, identified as kidnappers. In a stroke of luck, Bethany devises a plan to secure their release in exchange for their help in rescuing her daughter.

    Where
    RCMP station
  11. Plan to Save Avery

    As tensions rise between Jon and Mary, they eventually join forces with Sly to rescue Avery. Their shared goal of liberating themselves and the other oppressed workers of Patch Town unites them in their mission.

  12. Betrayal and Infiltration

    Bethany finds herself captured by Kenny while trying to find Avery, forcing her to fake romantic interest in Yuri to buy time. Meanwhile, Jon and Mary plan their infiltration into the factory to confront the source of their plight.

    Where
    Patch Enterprises
  13. Confronting Yuri

    Inside the factory, Jon confronts Yuri and discovers his vulnerability. Yuri expresses his desire for a family, leading to a moment of compassion from Jon, who reminds Yuri of the family he already has among his employees.

    Where
    Patch Enterprises
  14. Rebellion

    In an act of defiance, Jon and his fellow employees use the electroshock therapy machine against Yuri, aiming to erase his memories. This moment symbolizes a turning point, as they strike back against their oppressor.

    Where
    Patch Enterprises
  15. A New Beginning

    With Avery rescued, Bethany thanks Jon and returns to Toronto with her daughter. Jon, choosing to stay behind, looks forward to a new life with Mary and Daisy in Patch Town, suggesting a glimmer of hope amidst the struggle.

    Where
    Patch Town

Last updated: November 08, 2024 at 16:38

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Timeline questions answered

Patch Town Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Patch Town (2015): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why are there no children in Patch Town?

There are no children in Patch Town because the residents are all adult versions of dolls that were once sold in malls. They were created from magical cabbages and never experienced childhood. When a cabbage produces a baby, the residents are forbidden from keeping it, as Yuri confiscates and destroys them to maintain control over the population.

  • children
  • patch town
  • dolls
  • population control
  • yuri
Q2

How do the magical cabbages create living babies?

The cabbages grow on the Patch Enterprises factory grounds and produce living babies when harvested. These cabbage babies are sentient and fully formed, appearing as infants. However, Yuri strictly controls their distribution, destroying any babies that residents try to keep for themselves.

  • cabbages
  • magical babies
  • daisy
  • factory
  • patch enterprises
Q3

What is the connection between Jon and Bethany?

Bethany is the young girl who purchased Jon from a mall in the 1980s. When she bought him as a doll, he became the original version of Jon. After Bethany grew up and moved on, Jon ended up in Patch Town as an adult worker, unaware of his past. Darryl reveals this connection through a file that shows Jon was once a toy sold to Bethany.

  • bethany
  • jon
  • doll
  • mall
  • mother
  • origin
Q4

Why does Yuri kidnap Avery?

Yuri kidnaps Avery, Bethany's preteen daughter, to use her likeness for a new line of interactive dolls. He sees this as necessary for Patch Enterprises to evolve and stay relevant in the toy market. The plan involves creating dolls that mimic real children to increase sales.

  • avery
  • yuri
  • kidnap
  • dolls
  • patch enterprises
  • bethany
Q5

Why does Jon decide to stay in Patch Town at the end?

Jon chooses to stay in Patch Town with Mary and Daisy because he wants to build a new life there rather than running away. After overthrowing Yuri, he sees potential for positive change in the community. He believes they can create a better future by transforming Patch Town from within rather than abandoning it.

  • jon
  • stay
  • patch town
  • mary
  • daisy
  • ending
Q6

How does the electroshock therapy work in the factory?

Yuri uses electroshock therapy as a tool for memory erasure and punishment. He subjects workers like Darryl and a bar worker to it after interrogation, deliberately erasing their memories to maintain control and prevent rebellion. The machine becomes the instrument of the workers' rebellion when they turn it against Yuri.

Foreshadowing: Darryl's earlier interrogation foreshadows the machine's use against Yuri.

  • electroshock
  • memory erasure
  • yuri
  • punishment
  • rebellion
Q7

What happened to Yuri's father and the cabbage magic?

Yuri's father was an elderly immigrant who discovered the magical cabbages and inadvertently brought the cabbage dolls to life. After his death, Yuri inherited the cabbages but exploited them for profit rather than compassion, turning the living dolls into factory workers and controlling their lives.

  • yuri father
  • cabbage magic
  • origin
  • immigrant
  • discovery
Q8

Why does Mary get angry at Jon during the escape?

Mary becomes angry with Jon because his decisions put their family at constant risk. She feels frustrated by his choices that endanger Daisy and their chances of escaping safely. However, they eventually reconcile and work together to rescue Avery and free the other workers.

  • mary
  • anger
  • jon
  • argument
  • family
  • tension
Q9

What does Daisy represent to Jon and Mary?

Daisy represents hope and the possibility of having a real family. Since Patch Town residents cannot have children, Daisy is a miracle that gives Jon and Mary something to fight for and protects. Their determination to keep her drives much of their rebellion against Yuri's rules.

  • daisy
  • hope
  • family
  • baby
  • patch town
Q10

Who is Sly and why does he help Jon escape?

Sly is a former Patch Town employee who was maligned as a doll model. He helps Jon, Mary, and Daisy escape by disguising them in a food delivery truck that is actually a hippie van. Sly provides them shelter in Toronto and continues to assist throughout their mission to rescue Avery.

  • sly
  • escape
  • toronto
  • van
  • disguise
Q11

Does Yuri get his memory erased?

Yes, Jon and the other workers use the electroshock therapy machine on Yuri to erase his memories, rendering him docile. In the end, Yuri is shown singing a jingle for Patch Enterprises in a slurred voice, indicating he has lost his power and identity.

  • yuri
  • memory erase
  • electroshock
  • defeat
  • punishment

Movie threads

More Movies Like Patch Town, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Patch Town tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Whimsical Dystopian Rebellions like Patch Town

Quirky heroes rise against exploitation in sinister, fantastical worlds. If you liked the quirky rebellion of Patch Town, you'll enjoy these movies. This list features similar stories where lovable oddballs and fantastical beings fight back against exploitation in darkly whimsical and dystopian worlds, combining tense action with heartfelt themes.

  • whimsical
  • dystopian
  • rebellious
  • quirky
  • tense
  • hopeful
  • Tone: whimsical, darkly comedic, tense
  • Pacing: steady, methodical build-up
Why these movies?

The story pattern: These narratives typically begin with a character discovering the truth about their controlled existence within a peculiar system. This spark of awareness ignites a rebellion, often requiring the protagonist to unite a ragtag group of fellow outsiders to challenge the powerful forces that created and exploited them.

Why they belong together: They are grouped by their unique tone: a melding of dark, tense dystopian realities with uplifting, quirky, and fantastical elements. The emotional journey consistently moves from oppression to hopeful rebellion, creating a distinct feel that is both serious and endearingly strange.

Quests for Identity and Family like Patch Town

Heartfelt journeys to uncover lost memories and find a true home. Looking for more movies like Patch Town about finding your family? These films share the core theme of a melancholic yet hopeful search for identity and belonging. They feature characters grappling with memory loss or a mysterious past, leading to an emotional journey of self-discovery.

  • melancholic
  • hopeful
  • heartfelt
  • quest
  • found family
  • identity
  • Tone: melancholic, hopeful, heartfelt
  • Pacing: steady character-driven journey
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The plot follows a character who feels incomplete or out of place, driven by a deep need to understand who they are and where they came from. Their investigation into their past unveils secrets and dangers, but also leads them to form powerful, life-changing bonds with a new found family.

Why they belong together: These films share a specific emotional mix: a medium level of melancholy and sadness stemming from themes of loss and disconnection, balanced by a steady, hopeful pacing and an ultimately happy ending centered on the warmth of found family.

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