In Cologne 1939 Evelyn, a captivating black woman faces escalating prejudice as the as Nazis rise to power. When she encounters a dashing soldier at a cabaret club. He is enamoured by her beauty, but faces immense pressure from his military superiors and society to reject her. Despite the deep divisions, they find themselves drawn to each other, their love a quiet rebellion against the escalating hatred around them. As the Nazis grip tightens, pressure mounts from both within and outside their secret affair. Together, they navigate a dangerous world intent on keeping them apart.