In a small village in Germany, a mother's life is put to the test when her husband is called to war. She is left alone to raise her four children: the eldest, a dreamer yearning for adventure; the second, a strong young man who feels obliged to protect his family; the third, the rebel who questions authority; and the youngest, an innocent boy who just wants his father to return. As the years go by and the war intensifies, each child takes a path that tests the family bonds.
When the father finally returns, he finds a transformed home and children changed by the experiences they have had to endure. The story explores the tensions between duty and desire, sacrifice and hope. In an unexpected twist, the four siblings are drawn into a conflict that not only tests their loyalty to their father but also their relationship with each other and their role in society. Set against a backdrop of love, pain, and sacrifice, the film portrays a family's struggle during a tumultuous time, where every decision can have fatal consequences. Through an emotional journey that crosses borders, the story raises profound questions about what it means to be part of a family in difficult times and how ideals of life change in the face of adversity.