French commandant of the camp, where refugees from Nazi Germany are kept, risks a lot to save them from being sent back to Germans, who just invaded France.
In a car accident Grace loses her leg and her beloved horse Pilgrim is seriously injured. Not wanting to put him to sleep the family decides to take advantage of the horse whisperer help to heal Pilgrim.
On arrival to Paris American lecturer loses money and is forced to take the job for shady character. When thing seems to be getting for the best he became prime suspect in a murder case.