Three partisans bound by a strong friendship return home after the war, but the clash with everyday reality puts a strain on their bond.

Nino Manfredias Antonio
Vittorio Gassmanas Gianni Perego
Stefania Sandrellias Luciana Zanon
Stefano Satta Floresas Nicola Palumbo
Giovanna Rallias Elide
Aldo Fabrizias Romolo Catenacci
Marcella Michelangelias Gabriella
Elena Fabrizias Anna Catenacci, Romolo's wife
Fiammetta Barallaas Maria
Isa Barzizzaas Elena