Inspired by true events. A group of six Jewish children separated from their parents make their way through Nazi-occupied France to relative safety in the Free Zone. In their perilous escape they are aided by members of the French Resistance, especially by an astonishing woman inspired by real-life art museum curator and spy Rose Valand, who throughout the war documented artwork stolen by Nazi officers. The children first hide at Château de Chambord among the hidden treasures of the Louvre, then cross the forest where they encounter danger, battle fear, fight for their survival, and learn the values of solidarity and friendship. The outstanding child actors carry much of this film by themselves.