The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical drama war film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Robert Rodat. The film stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. From Wikipedia
The penultimate episode sets the stage for a dramatic conclusion, with unresolved conflicts, foreshadowed violence, and the fate of key characters hanging in the balance.