The opening music instantly creates a sad atmosphere due to the use of the violins. The camera shows us a view from above, as rain begins to fall on the bricks. People begin to open up umbrellas of different colours. This scene cuts to a train station and then we see a couple.
This film is completely sung in french. I may not speak french, but it is clear by the music and expressions of the characters what this film is about (with or without the subtitles).
The young woman is clearly devastated, as her lover is leaving her behind. The male has a pained expression, which indicates his sadness and guilt for leaving his companion behind. She begs him to stay, though he does not have a choice, as he is to go to war. He will return in two years if he survives the war and she has promised to wait for him.
When they say their final goodbyes at the train station, the female becomes smaller and smaller as the camera moves further away. This is to show the painful separation the young couple have to endure.
Link to this scene
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