In a small European village after World War II, a group of soldiers returns home after years of fighting. Among them is a young man named David, who, traumatized by the horrors of the conflict, tries to reintegrate into civilian life. The community, marked by losses and resentments, welcomes the veterans with mixed feelings: admiration, envy, and bitterness. David feels especially isolated, caught between the desire to live a normal life and the weight of his memories.
As he struggles to reclaim his former self, David decides to help rebuild the village school, where he feels useful and finds solace surrounded by children full of dreams. However, his intention to heal old grievances is threatened when he starts to remember his best friend, who died in combat by his side. Through emotional flashbacks, the viewer is immersed in the trauma of war and how it affects not only those who fought but an entire community.
As David embarks on a journey of redemption, he faces the harsh reality that some scars never fully heal. The tension between the desire for peace and the burden of the past is reflected in his interactions with the villagers, culminating in an emotional climax that will test the capacity for forgiveness and the hope for a future together. In the end, the true struggle is not only external but internal, as David seeks his way in a world still living in conflict.