1943. French POWs escape through Hungary towards the Balkan. Jacques and Gérard are caught and taken to an internment camp at Lake Balaton. Jacques meets Klári here, who was abandoned by her military officer husband for her Jewish origin. Both want to have a short affair, but love unfolds between them.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Edit FrajtVajda Klári | Vajda Klári |
 André DussollierJacques | Jacques |
 László SzabóLászló / Gérard | László / Gérard |
 Ágnes BánfalvyMárta (as Bánfalvi Ági) | Márta (as Bánfalvi Ági) |
| CChristian Van CauA francia attasé | A francia attasé |
 Ferenc BácsEgy magyar ezredes | Egy magyar ezredes |
| CCsongor FerenczyEgy magyar százados | Egy magyar százados |
 Soós EditVirágh néni | Virágh néni |
 Béla PauditsEgy francia hadifogoly | Egy francia hadifogoly |