The term "Patriot Day alur cerita" is a noun phrase, with "Patriot Day" (a proper noun) modifying the Indonesian noun "alur cerita" (plot/storyline). It refers specifically to the narrative structure and sequence of events depicted in the 2016 film Patriots Day. The storyline chronicles the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent city-wide manhunt for the perpetrators, focusing on the collaborative efforts of law enforcement, first responders, and ordinary citizens.
The plot begins on April 15, 2013, introducing several characters, including fictional composite police sergeant Tommy Saunders, whose lives are about to intersect. The narrative quickly moves to the bombing near the marathon's finish line, depicting the immediate chaos and the emergency response. The focus then shifts to the investigation, led by FBI Special Agent Richard DesLauriers, as authorities meticulously piece together evidence from vast amounts of surveillance footage to identify the suspects, Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Following the public release of their images, the brothers murder an MIT police officer, carjack a civilian, and engage in a major firefight with police in Watertown, resulting in Tamerlan's death. The plot's climax is the extensive manhunt for the escaped Dzhokhar, which places the entire Boston metropolitan area on lockdown.
The resolution of the storyline is the discovery and capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, found hiding in a boat in a residential backyard. The film's narrative structure is a docudrama-style procedural, blending authentic news footage and recreations of real events with the perspectives of both historical figures and composite characters. The plot's central theme is the resilience and unity of a community in the face of terrorism, encapsulated by the "Boston Strong" mantra. It emphasizes the heroism of everyday individuals and the effectiveness of inter-agency cooperation in resolving a major crisis.
