Orphaned after a Nazi air raid, Paulette, a young Parisian girl, runs into Michel, an older peasant boy, and the two quickly become close. Together, they try to make sense of the chaotic and crumbling world around them, attempting to cope with death as they create a burial ground for Paulette's deceased pet dog. Eventually, however, Paulette's stay with Michel's family is threatened by the harsh realities of wartime.
| Writing | François Boyer | Screenplay |
| Writing | René Clément | Screenplay |
| Writing | Pierre Bost | Dialogue |
| Writing | François Boyer | Novel |
| Camera | Robert Juillard | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Jean Aurenche | Dialogue |
| Production | Robert Dorfmann | Producer |
| Directing | René Clément | Director |
| Sound | Narciso Yepes | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Roger Dwyre | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Paule Déan | Makeup Artist |
| Art | Paul Bertrand | Art Direction |
