During the Nazi occupation of France in World War II, a group of resistors faces the harsh reality of fighting for their country. The story follows Philippe Gerbier, a French engineer who is captured by the Germans. After escaping, he joins a resistance group that operates in secrecy, where mistrust and sacrifice are the norm. With an oppressive atmosphere and a palpable sense of hopelessness, Gerbier and his companions are forced to move in the shadows, always in danger of being betrayed or captured.
As the plot unfolds, we meet other key characters: a brave woman fighting to free her imprisoned husband and an old friend who becomes an unwavering ally. Together, they must carry out dangerous missions, from gathering crucial information to sabotaging German operations. As tension rises, so do the moral decisions they must face, as each action can have devastating consequences.
With stunning cinematography and a realistic approach to the horrors of war and the struggle for freedom, this film becomes a poignant portrait of the sacrifices some made in their quest for a better future. Through desperation and betrayal, hope becomes their most powerful weapon, even though the cost of resistance could be higher than any of them could imagine.