During the grim era of World War II in Germany, a Franciscan friar named Anton Starzmann finds his life upended when the Nazis seize his school. In efforts to find a new purpose, Anton marries Elisabeth Herter, a widow only seeking companionship for her three children. As Anton navigates the tender pathways of becoming a husband and father, he's drawn into the clandestine world of the Red Orchestra, a group committed to resisting the Nazi regime. Anton's newfound responsibility as a family man clashes with the danger of his resistance activities, leading to a perilous dance with destiny. In a heart-wrenching tale of war, sacrifice, and love, Anton faces the ultimate test of courage, where his actions could either lead to redemption or a devastating farewell.