在这部Det brinner en eld剧情/战争片中,战时一个瑞典剧团上演莎士比亚的名剧来抗议德国入侵者，该片被秘密送到国外上映
In an unnamed country, the greatest supporter of the National Theatre and its actors is a diplomat from a foreign country, Ernst Lemmering. Lemmering is also in a relationship with the theatre's star actress Harriet Brandt. After a late night rehearsal he has invited the actors to his home when the news comes through that the country has been occupied by the military of Lemmering's home country. Despite their friendship with Lemmering, the actors decide to take a stand against the foreign aggressors.
