Serial ukazuje losy mieszkańców Villeneuve — niewielkiej wioski we francuskich górach, na terenach okupowanych przez Niemców w czasie II wojny światowej.
Amid rumors of approaching German troops, a French town goes about its normal business. Without warning, bombing raids start, and tanks begin rolling through town.
7 November 1940. During a film showing, the audience takes advantage of the darkness to boo the handshake between Pétain and Hitler. The French police are called in to find the guilty party.
11 November 1940. With the help of Suzanne, the head of the post office, Marcel launches a campaign to distribute Communist leaflets. Very quickly, Jean is on to them.