The film is set in a modern war, probably between a European country and a country in the Far East. Behind the battle lines, in a medical unit, a surgeon falls in love with an idealistic nurse after an initially difficult meeting.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Alain DelonJean-Marie Desprès | Jean-Marie Desprès |
 Véronique JannotHarmonie | Harmonie |
 Bernard GiraudeauFrançois | François |
 Francine BergéMarcia | Marcia |
 Michel AuclairBoss | Boss |
 Bernard Le CoqJérôme | Jérôme |
 Jean-Pierre BacriAnesthetist | Anesthetist |
 Dominique ZardiOfficer | Officer |
 Peter BonkeCaptain | Captain |
 Henri AttalSoldier | Soldier |
 Bernard LincotDoctor | Doctor |
 Catherine LachensZoa | Zoa |
| SSophie DeschampsNurse | Nurse |
 Sylvie HerbertNurse | Nurse |
 Sylvie MattonNurse | Nurse |