In a world marked by the tension and despair of World War I, a small European village faces its own crisis when a group of war refugees, uprooted and frightened, arrives seeking asylum. The community, already fragmented by the global conflict, finds itself at a moral crossroads: should they open their doors to those fleeing horror at the cost of their own safety, or shut them out and preserve what little they have left?
Amidst this dilemma, a young idealist, the mayor's son, decides to take the initiative. Despite the growing hostility from his neighbors, he becomes the voice of empathy, advocating for inclusion and humanity. Meanwhile, his father, convinced that the arrival of the refugees could attract the wrath of enemy forces, adopts a belligerent stance, unleashing a series of confrontations that further stir the climate of tension.
With the days numbered and an unrelenting winter approaching, the community is swept up in a whirlwind of emotions, where loyalty and fear clash with compassion and hope. As events unfold, the characters must confront not only their own personal crises but also the essence of what it means to be human in times of war. The story culminates in a powerful confrontation that will determine the future of the village and redefine human relationships amidst chaos.