An ambitious ecologist returning to her childhood home on the Dutch island of Ameland discovers a dangerous drug smuggling route, forcing her to choose between exposing the truth and protecting those she loves.

During the final months of World War II, a Nazi officer assigned to protect the war-torn frontline in the Netherlands decides to risk his life to protect a Jewish family in hiding.

Based on Wehrmacht soldier Hellmut Böttgert's experiences during the last years of World War II.

On their journey West, Captain von Stock and his battle group are arrive in a small village located not far from a strategically important river crossing. The village is frequented by a constant stream of refugees fleeing the advancing Soviet army.