The story weaves a complex web as Pradelle marries Édouard’s sister, Madeleine, unaware that her "dead" brother is alive and living nearby. As the authorities begin investigating their scam, and Édouard's father starts to suspect the truth, the two survivors must decide how to finally confront the ghosts of their past. The Beauty of 'Au revoir là-haut' (See You Up There)
Cities across France pay Albert large deposits for these monuments, which the pair never intends to build. 4. Convergence and Confrontation
Set in the immediate aftermath of World War I, ( See You Up There ) is a visually stunning story of trauma, friendship, and a colossal artistic scam. 1. The Final Trench
Refusing to return to his cold and judgmental father, a powerful Parisian banker, Édouard convinces Albert to help him "die" on paper. They forge documents to switch his identity with a fallen soldier, and Édouard lives in a bohemian hovel, hiding his face behind a series of that he designs. Albert, bound by loyalty and gratitude, becomes his caretaker and partner. 3. The Great Swindle
In the Roaring Twenties, as France becomes obsessed with honoring its fallen, the two veterans realize that war profiteers—including their old enemy, Pradelle—are making fortunes off the dead.
In November 1918, just days before the Armistice, the sadistic orders a senseless and suicidal charge. During the chaos, Albert Maillard , a humble former accountant, is buried alive by an explosion. He is saved by Édouard Péricourt , a brilliant artist from a wealthy family, but at a horrific cost: a mortar blast destroys Édouard’s lower jaw, leaving him severely disfigured. 2. Living in the Shadows
Edouard designs catalogs for magnificent, fake war memorials.