Two Friends

The film tells the story of Monsieur Morissot, a watchmaker who joins the National Guard during a turbulent time. While strolling along the boulevard, he reunites with an old friend, Monsieur Sauvage. Their chance encounter leads to a nostalgic evening filled with absinthe and memories of simpler times spent fishing along the Seine.

As they reminisce, the friends decide to venture out to their old fishing spot in Argenteuil. This choice brings them into the dangerous no man's land between the French and Prussian lines. The film captures the essence of friendship and the longing for peace in a time of conflict, making it a reflective piece on the effects of war on personal relationships.