Pathfinder

Pathfinder

Year: 2007

Runtime: 99 min

Language: English

Director: Marcus Nispel

Budget: $45M

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Against the backdrop of Norway's rugged mountains, six experienced slackliners attempt a daring and dangerous challenge. They seek to push the boundaries of human endurance in a quest to achieve an unprecedented feat. The demanding environment tests their strength, skill, and resolve, creating a precarious balance between success and failure where only one participant will ultimately prevail.

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Timeline – Pathfinder (2007)

Trace every key event in Pathfinder (2007) 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

The Viking Colonization

A group of Viking colonizers arrives with the intent to eradicate the local population. Among them is a young boy who will come to be known as Ghost.

2

Tragic Shipwreck

The dragon ship carrying the Vikings is mysteriously destroyed, leading to the brutal deaths of its passengers. Ghost is the sole survivor of this tragic event, left traumatized amidst the wreckage.

3

Adoption by a Native Woman

A compassionate native woman discovers Ghost among the remnants of the shipwreck and takes him in. She raises him as her own child, providing him with a new home.

4

Haunted Dreams

As Ghost grows, he is plagued by dreams that force him to relive the horrific memories of the Viking attacks. These nightmares include a vivid recollection of his father committing murder, leaving deep emotional scars.

5

Struggle for Acceptance

Ghost struggles to integrate into his community due to his traumatic past and unique appearance. He develops feelings for Starfire, the daughter of a respected leader named Pathfinder.

6

Encounter with Vikings

While hunting, Ghost's community faces a terrifying attack when a young girl strays too far and encounters Vikings. Although she escapes, the Vikings soon raid the village, causing destruction and chaos.

7

Duel and Escape

Ghost arrives too late to save his home and is forced into a duel by the Vikings. He manages to severely injure his opponent but ultimately has to flee for his life, seeking refuge in a cave.

the cave
8

Preparation for Battle

In the cave, Ghost discusses the dire situation with a hunting party from Pathfinder's tribe. He warns them of their primitive weapons' ineffectiveness against the Vikings and stresses the need to flee.

9

Setting Traps

With the help of a mute admirer, Ghost sets clever traps in an abandoned village to confront the Vikings. Starfire courageously abandons her tribe to assist him.

the abandoned village
10

The Fight Back

As Ghost and Starfire exploit the traps to eliminate Vikings, Pathfinder joins their resistance. Meanwhile, a group from the tribe falls into a trap set by Ghost’s group, leading to their capture.

11

Captured by Vikings

Ghost, Pathfinder, and Starfire are captured by the Vikings, who cruelly torture Pathfinder for information. Despite the threats to Starfire, he remains steadfast, leading to his execution.

12

Betrayal and Deception

Faced with the dilemma of betraying his tribe, Ghost leads the Vikings to an abandoned campsite. He cleverly plants evidence to mislead them, demonstrating his cunning and resolve.

the abandoned campsite
13

Cliffside Trap

Ghost navigates the Vikings through treacherous mountain paths, insisting they be tied together for safety. He engineers their downfall, sending them plummeting off the cliff.

the mountains
14

Final Duel

The Viking leader survives the fall and engages in a fierce duel with Ghost. Using bravery and intelligence, Ghost triggers an avalanche, eliminating the leader once and for all.

the cliff
15

A New Legacy

After the battle, Ghost returns to Starfire, offering her Pathfinder's necklace and signifying her as the new leader. Embracing his new role as the Coast Watcher, he becomes the protector of his tribe.

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