Perhaps it's about the life of a sentinel in a more general sense. In real - life military operations, sentinels have to abide by strict rules and regulations. The movie might be based on the true story of how a sentinel had to make difficult decisions within the framework of military discipline. They might have to deal with false alarms, difficult weather conditions, and the pressure of being responsible for the safety of their comrades while on guard duty.
One example could be the real - life military bases and their security protocols. The sentinel's daily routine of patrolling, checking access points, and reporting any suspicious activities might be based on how it actually happens in real military bases.
Yes, '1408' is based on a true story. The story was inspired by a Stephen King short story of the same name. It's about a man who stays in a supposedly haunted hotel room, Room 1408, and experiences terrifying and inexplicable events.
Well, it's a bit of a mix. While it may be inspired by some true elements from 1899 such as the general state of the world, sea travel, and social hierarchies at that time, it also has a lot of fictional elements added for the sake of drama and mystery. For example, the overarching mystery plot might be a creative take on some historical uncertainties, but not directly based on a single true story.
In many cases, 'True Story' is indeed drawn from actual happenings. The creators might take some artistic liberties, but the core elements are rooted in truth.