Set during World War II, the film unfolds amidst Nazi-occupied France. Juliette, a determined and resilient woman, becomes involved with the Resistance, valiantly fighting against the oppressive forces. Her spirit is tested by the intertwining desires and moral dilemmas presented by her interactions with various individuals, including the cunning SS officer Karl, who harbors sinister plans and a manipulative nature. Juliette's bravery and inner conflict illustrate the struggle between oppressive power and yearning for freedom.

In parallel, the refined and innocent Claire finds herself caught in a web of power games orchestrated by influential men around her. As the war amplifies the darkness within human nature, Claire's purity and kindness are gradually eroded, leading her down a path rife with treachery and exploitation. Facing moral and ethical challenges in a world engulfed in chaos, both women symbolize the resilience of the human spirit amidst devastating circumstances. The narrative intricately weaves their stories, portraying extreme contrasts between virtue and vice while keeping their fates suspended in uncertainty.