Reunion in France

The film opens with Michele de la Becque living a luxurious and carefree life in Paris, enjoying her relationship with her fiancé Robert Cortot. Despite the looming threat of World War II, they remain unaffected, and their engagement signifies their strong bond amidst the tensions.

After the Battle of France, Paris falls under German occupation, dramatically changing the city’s atmosphere. Michele begins to notice her fiancé socializing with Nazi officers, raising suspicion about his loyalties and involvement with the occupying forces.

Michele confronts Robert about his connections with Nazi officials, including General Schroeder and the SS Gruppenführer. She discovers that Cortot's factories are supplying heavy trucks and weapons to the Germans, revealing his collaboration, which outrages her.

Michele encounters Pat Talbot, a pilot from the Royal Air Force’s Eagle Squadron, and helps him after he is shot down. As they grow closer, she begins to fall in love with him and starts to resist the German occupation by assisting the Allies.

With the aid of the Resistance, Michele organizes Pat’s escape from occupied Paris. Disguised as her chauffeur, Pat is taken to a secret airfield where a bomber awaits to fly him and other operatives back to England, risking everything to defy the Germans.

The Germans become suspicious of Cortot due to increasing technical failures in his trucks. German officers suspect sabotage, leading Cortot to justify his responsibility and criticize the substandard materials provided by the Germans, deepening the tension.

Cortot is questioned by the Germans about Michele’s activities. When taken to Gestapo headquarters, he faces further scrutiny, risking his safety as the Germans investigate his loyalty amidst growing suspicion.

Michele unexpectedly appears at Cortot’s house, claiming she returned to Paris because she missed him, leading the Germans to believe she is loyal to her fiancé. Her act of deception allows Cortot and her to evade immediate danger, maintaining their cover.

As the Germans leave, children across the street spit and curse at Michele and Cortot, symbolizing the unpopularity of collaborators and resistance sentiments among Parisians. Cortot reflects on the many forms resistance can take.

A British airplane flies over Paris, and the pilot writes the word 'COURAGE' in the sky using its contrail. Michele and Robert watch as this act symbolizes hope and defiance against the German occupation, inspiring the resistance movement.