1943年，一群中学生决定采取行动对付纳粹占领军。表现出的勇气和想象力，他们设法炸毁司令部和释放人质。但是在杀死一名德国士兵之后，纳粹的警察机关反击了。年轻者被逮捕，他们中的两个被判死刑。

Brussels in the year 1568, as the Flemish people are fighting against the tyranny of the Spanish occupiers. Led by Count de Rysoor, the revolt against the ruthless Duke of Alba, is meant to help Prince William of Orange to get into the city and come to power. Now, the count's lieutenant, has an affair with Elisabeth, Rysoor's wife. For the time being, the count, who thinks of his homeland first, turns a blind eye. But such a relationship might well undermine the whole rebellion movement.