May 8, 1940. Brenner's bridge is finally ready, but will only be open a few hours for the festive initiation. The undertaker's suicide ruins a relative's wedding. The Dutch army mobilizes against the Nazis, and guards the bridge. The NSB expects its hour of glory. Anton realizes from his code name that singer Kurt Weber is a Nazi spy. He, Brenner and the curate decide to sabotage it, despite the army ban to approach.