Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.

Brigitte Fossey
as Paulette

Georges Poujouly
as Michel Dolle

Philippe de Chérisey
as Francis Gouard

Laurence Badie
as Berthe Dolle

Suzanne Courtal
as Madame Dolle

Lucien Hubert
as Monsieur Dolle

Madeleine Barbulée
as Red Cross Nun

Jacques Marin
as Georges Dolle

Pierre Merovée
as Raymond Dolle

Denise Péronne
as Jeanne Gouard