As Germany invades Europe in May 1940, panic sets in and desperate individuals flee by any means possible. Amidst the chaos, a radio repairman named Julien boards a train with his family, only to find himself and other men relegated to cattle cars while women and the elderly occupy the passenger cars. It is on this fateful journey that Julien meets a beautiful fugitive, and their chance encounter blossoms into a doomed love affair.
Le train
A Frenchman and a Jewish German woman, both fleeing the German army, cross paths on a train, marking the beginning of an unexpected encounter.