During World War II, the British Army faces a monumental challenge: to divert the Nazis' attention from the imminent Allied attack on Sicily. To achieve this, they devise a bold plan that combines ingenuity and misinformation. The mission consists of presenting a corpse with a false identity and a set of forged documents suggesting that the Allies plan to invade Greece instead of Sicily.
Colonel John "Johnny" Bevan, skillfully portrayed by a great actor of the time, is tasked with carrying out this risky operation. It all begins with the selection of a drowned vagrant found on the shores of Wales. As British agents work frantically to create a convincing narrative, they face ethical and emotional dilemmas that complicate their mission.
Tension mounts as British officers, along with their allies, must ensure that the deception reaches the hands of the Nazi high command. Meanwhile, the internal process of grief and the loss of identity of the deceased man resonates throughout the story, creating an atmosphere of intrigue.
With unexpected twists and an exploration of sacrifice, the plot addresses the thin line between life and death, and how humanitarian acts can become intertwined with the machinations of war. Each character adds a nuance to this complex strategic play, highlighting the extraordinary nature of human ingenuity in times of crisis.