Twist in Tristan and Isolde from the original work

As adapted in the film of Kevin Reynolds' , the most interesting and unexpected new twist from the traditional story is the wat Tristan and Isolde meet. In this version, Following a battle in Cornwall Tristan is given up for dead and washes ashore in Ireland in a boat later discovered by Isolde. Tristan is cured by Isolde with her magical herbs.

In Gottfried's medieval tale, the two young people drink a love potion from a goblet of wine. In this film, the young people fall instantly in love without any need of an elixir.