Tale of two American soldiers, Deming and Losey, who desert, flinging themselves into unknown geographical and emotional territory in rural WW II France. As the soldiers struggle to survive the harsh winter and the emotionally debilitating destruction of the Second World War they develop a a combative relationship that is constantly tested along their journey. Deming is a wild-eyed soldier on the edge and keeps Losey hostage at gunpoint as they desert their troop and attempt to escape the combat. Losey, a soldier with a good heart, is plagued with flashbacks interwoven with memories of his true love back home and horrible moments of combat.