In occupied Europe during World War II, a humble carpenter named Antonín, living in a small Czechoslovakian village, finds himself in an unexpected situation. Daily life becomes complicated when he is tasked with managing a shop owned by an elderly Jewish woman who has been forced to leave her home due to the Nazis' anti-Semitic policies. At first, Antonín accepts the position as a mere responsibility and a way to get by during difficult times, without fully realizing the gravity of the situation facing the Jewish community.
As he becomes immersed in the routine of the shop, Antonín begins to connect with the elderly woman, who represents a vital link to a past that grows ever darker. The friendship that blossoms between them challenges the conventions of their time and leads him to question his loyalty, his prejudices, and his own humanity. As the Nazi regime intensifies and the threat to the Jews becomes more palpable, the fabric of life in the village unravels before his eyes, forcing him to make difficult decisions that could mean life or death for those he cares for most.
With a dramatic backdrop and a focus on the protagonist's moral struggle, the story explores the dilemma between personal survival and ethical-social responsibility, challenging the viewer to reflect on compassion in times of crisis.