Hometown in Green (1946)

A soldier returning from the war is en route to the village from which his now dead war buddy came. He wants to inform his mate's parents of their son's death. He meets a teacher from that village returning home en route and the two set out together. Once at the village and faced with parents who have no idea about their son's death the man panics and lies to them about their son. His friend's father realizes the truth, but stays quiet in order to not upset his wife. The parents ask the man to stay a couple of days and the soldier spends his time toiling and helping the elderly couple. He admits the truth, however, when he meets the teacher again. She is cross at him for his deception, but the dead friend's father appreciates the man's dilemma and how the soldier's intention has not upset his wife. The father also informs the soldier that it was his wish that his son marries the teacher once the war is over.