In the brilliant adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece, we are transported to the turbulent 19th century, where the life of young sailor Edmond Dantès becomes a true calvary. Everything seems to be going well for him: he is engaged to the beautiful Mercedes and has a bright future ahead. However, envy and betrayal make a ruthless appearance when his best friend Fernand, along with other rivals, devises a plan to incriminate him.