The Nazis' entry into Paris in 1940 divides France - not only the country but also society. The French authorities and many citizens collaborate. Katharina has managed to hide her Jewish heritage so far, but her uncle Pierre stands in the public eye as a factory owner. Even when his business faces Aryanization, Pierre Lion continues to believe in his France. This country, which once awarded him the Order of Courage in the face of the enemy, would never do him such an injustice.