Overview
When he gets separated from his unit, Laforet (Roger Van Hool) becomes a de facto deserter during 1939 fighting in the French provinces. Most of the story concerns his love affair with a local farmgirl, as he competes for her affection with a refugee from Spain. When he presses her to make a decision between them, the choice doesn't go in his favor. Soon after this he joins up with the Resistance movement.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 31 | August 28, 2023 (82) | |
 | 32 | 86 | |
 | 46 | August 29, 2001 (75) | |
 | 61 | January 31, 1976 (65) | |
 | 38 | April 24, 2009 (75) | |
 | 48 | February 9, 1986 (62) |