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After the brutal display of power, Connor finds solace with a compassionate neighbor, Kate, who has taken in orphans of the war. Among her charges are siblings Nathan and Alex, who share a mutual disdain for Smythe, a collaborator with the invaders. Smythe contends that his role is vital for their survival, yet the children remain skeptical of his intentions. They live day to day, marked by the passage of time on a wall, a symbol of their enduring hope amidst despair.