In this romantic drama, Genevieve, a 16-year-old girl, is deeply in love with Guy, who is 20 years old. However, her mother, who owns an umbrella shop, is opposed to their marriage, especially since Guy has not completed his mandatory military service in colonial Algeria.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
A woman's heart is torn between her past love and uncertain future amidst the devastation of war.