Five young German friends are forced to navigate the unconscionable moral compromises of life under Hitler. Level-headed, highly decorated officer Wilhelm goes off to the eastern front with his sensitive younger brother Friedhelm. Deeply in love with Wilhelm is Charlotte, a young nurse who looks forward to serving in the Red Cross. Greta is a talented singer who longs to become another Marlene Dietrich, while her Jewish boyfriend Viktor fights for his life while hiding among members of the Polish Resistance.