During the height of World War II, a house in occupied France becomes the setting for an unusual encounter. A writer lives with his niece in a small, austere home, leading a life marked by tense silence and resilience. Suddenly, their routine is interrupted by the arrival of a German officer seeking accommodation while in the area. From the very first moment, the tension is palpable; both the writer and his niece feel that their home has turned into a prison, but the resolve of this duo is unbreakable.
As the officer settles into their lives, the atmosphere becomes strange. Despite his uniform and his role in the oppressive regime, the officer—a cultured and reflective man—begins to establish a dialogue. While the niece maintains her distance and resentment, the writer finds himself drawn to the officer's ideas and worldview, triggering a series of reflections on occupation, pain, and humanity.
With a subtle and poetic approach, the film addresses themes such as resistance, identity, and moral conflict, showing that even in dark times, there is space for communication and understanding. As the officer attempts to break through the barrier of silence, the characters must confront their own reality, leading them to question what it truly means to be free in a world that oppresses them.