Swiss Army Man Timeline ( Real )

film_release
June 24, 2016

Release of Swiss Army Man

Swiss Army Man, a surreal comedy-drama film directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, was released to the public.

film_production
May 2015

Filming of Swiss Army Man

Principal photography for Swiss Army Man took place, involving key cast members such as Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe.

Swiss Army Man Timeline ( Fictional )

isolation
Day 1 on Island

Hank Stranded on Island

Hank is stranded alone on a deserted island, struggling with isolation and thoughts of suicide.

discovery
Day 2 on Island

Discovery of Manny's Corpse

Hank discovers a mysterious dead body washed ashore and names him Manny.

revival
Day 2 on Island

Reviving Manny

Hank accidentally brings Manny back to life, discovering that Manny possesses unusual abilities like flatulence-powered movement.

friendship
Day 3 on Island

Bonding and Journey Begins

Hank and Manny form a unique friendship and begin working together to find a way off the island.

survival
Days 4-5 on Island

Using Manny as a Multi-Tool

Hank realizes Manny's body acts like a Swiss Army Knife, helping survival with various features.

backstory
Intermittent

Flashbacks to Hank's Life

Throughout their journey, Hank has flashbacks revealing his struggles with loneliness and societal rejection.

escape_attempt
Day 6 on Island

Attempting Escape from Island

Hank and Manny construct a raft utilizing Manny's abilities to try to leave the island.

encounter
Day 7 on Island / Beyond

Encounter with Other People

Hank and Manny encounter other people while attempting to return to civilization, complicating their journey.

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Late in Story

Hank's Acceptance and Growth

Hank reconciles with his own emotions and accepts Manny as a part of himself, symbolizing personal growth.