In a small French village during World War I, a group of peasants finds themselves trapped in the chaos that the conflict brings. After the German occupation, the villagers' lives become a day-to-day existence marked by fear and uncertainty. However, when a group of French soldiers decides to infiltrate enemy territory, the situation takes an unexpected turn.
Among these soldiers is an audacious young man named Pierre, who, with his adventurous spirit, manages to gather a group of villagers and create an unusual plan to regain control of their home. The group presents themselves as a theater company, using the art of deception and acting to find joy amid the tragedy. With bright costumes and an improvised script, the village inhabitants, along with the soldiers, dive into a series of comedic and absurd situations that test their wit and bravery.
The plot unfolds at a frantic pace, alternating between moments of intense action and flashes of irreverent humor. Each character, from the wise old man to the charming young woman of the village, contributes their own spark to this collective madness. As the gears of the conflict continue to turn, the protagonists discover that friendship and love can flourish even in the darkest of settings, offering a powerful lesson in resilience and hope.