As the French army marches into Moscow, chaos descends on thecity.The Rostovs are forced to flee. Natasha is shocked by anunexpected fellow traveller while Sonya is asked to make a hugesacrifice for her family. Traumatised by his experience ofbattle, Pierre resolves to stay behind and stop Napoleonhimself. In the process, he meets a stranger who changes hisoutlook on life forever.