Amid the brutal onset of World War II in Ukraine, "A Boy in Winter" weaves together the harrowing stories of a deserted town's inhabitants. Ephraim, a father, is engulfed in panic as he seeks his missing sons in the wake of a Nazi roundup. Yasia, a local farmer's daughter, grapples with the harsh realities of occupation while secretly aiding two young boys. Otto Pohl, a conscientious German engineer, struggles with his complicity in the face of unspeakable atrocities. As their paths cross, a narrative of fear, courage, and unexpected mercy unfolds, offering a sliver of hope in a time of despair.