In which the quiet grief of a father unfolds against the bustling backdrop of Paris during wartime, as he grapples with sorrow, memories, and the shifting tides of loss and remembrance among those who fought beside his son. Amidst encounters with hopeful young soldiers and the delicate negotiations of mourning, he tentatively finds solace in his art while facing the complex emotions stirred by the notion of a monument to commemorate a life dearly missed.