The story of (2016) is a romantic World War II thriller that follows two assassins who fall in love while on a high-stakes mission, only for their domestic bliss to be shattered by accusations of espionage . Written by Steven Knight and inspired by a story told to him in his youth, the film was directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard. Plot Overview
: In 1942, Canadian intelligence officer Max Vatan (Brad Pitt) parachutes into French Morocco to meet French Resistance fighter Marianne Beauséjour (Marion Cotillard). The two must pose as a devoted married couple in Casablanca to gain access to a party and assassinate the German ambassador. allied
: A year later, living a seemingly peaceful life in London with their infant daughter, Max is summoned by his superiors at the Special Operations Executive (SOE) . He is informed that Marianne is suspected of being a German sleeper agent. The story of (2016) is a romantic World
: During their high-pressure preparations, the staged romance becomes real. After successfully completing their mission, Max asks Marianne to return to London with him to marry for real. The two must pose as a devoted married
: Refusing to believe the accusation, Max embarks on a desperate, unauthorized mission of his own to prove Marianne's innocence, risking his life and career to uncover the truth. Background and Origins
: To test her loyalty, the British government orchestrates a "blue dye" operation. Max is ordered to execute his wife himself if she is proven to be a spy; if he fails to do so, they will both be executed for treason.