In this sweeping Second World War saga, a wealthy clan is ripped apart after choosing different sides. The film explores the moral dilemmas faced by the Danish population through the story of a father and son. While the father tries to maintain his successful electronics factory by collaborating with the Germans, his son joins the resistance movement to fight against oppression and persecution of Jews and Communists. The film portrays the different ways people responded to the challenging situation of the war and the tough choices they had to make.