In a quiet village in 19th-century Europe, a timid young man named Victor Van Dort finds himself caught between the expectations of his wealthy parents and his impending marriage to the sweet, yet somewhat superficial, Victoria Everglot. Just before the ceremony, in an attempt to practice his vows, Victor wanders into the dark woods and, in a strange turn of events, stumbles upon a mysterious bouquet of flowers. Unbeknownst to him, he has awakened a bride from the beyond, a beautiful woman named Emily, who has been waiting for years for her true love.
Emily, with her big heart and tragic past, is determined to take Victor to the underworld, where falling in love with him is her only desire. Now, Victor finds himself trapped between two worlds: the land of the living and the realm of the dead. As he tries to find a way to return to his fiancée in the world of the living, he embarks on a surreal adventure filled with eccentric characters and comedic situations.
As this improbable love story unfolds, Victor must confront his own fears and discover what love truly means. With captivating visual style and the unmistakable direction of Tim Burton, the narrative weaves a dark and enchanting tale about life, death, and the choices that define us. In the end, true love can be found in the most unexpected places.