British Major assigned to a post-WWII Austrian refugee camp to allocate displaced civilians to Soviet or American zones. He struggles with language barriers until Janovic assists him. He secretly sends the deserter Janovic to execution to prevent diplomatic conflict, lying about the truck's destination. Commended by his sergeant but reassigned to Indonesia.
Military recognition of Burnside's outward professionalism.
A strict military hierarchy where Pilkington follows Burnside's direct orders.
A secret romantic entanglement between the innkeeper and the camp commander.
Burnside relies on Janovic's linguistic skills to manage refugee operations.
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