In the heart of the Middle Ages, the tension between kings and kingdoms unfolds in a luxurious castle where the royal family faces the complexities of power and betrayal. It is Christmas, but the celebration is far from festive. Henry II of England, a cunning and manipulative king, finds himself in a delicate balance between his wife, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and his sons, who long for his approval and the throne that is rightfully theirs. Eleanor, imprisoned by her husband for years, has returned with the intention of sowing discord among her offspring.
As the three princes—Richard, John, and Geoffrey—devisem their own strategies to win their father's favor, personal and familial conflicts take on a passionate and tumultuous tone. Each character has their own ambitions and desires, exposing the power dynamics that both unite and divide them. In a game of lies, broken promises, and unrequited love, the struggle for power becomes a captivating psychological game.
With witty dialogues and palpable tension, the film delves into the complexities of paternal love and ambition, resonating with the universal quest for acceptance and recognition. In this cinematic classic, the cold harshness of winter contrasts with the emotional fervor and intrigues of characters willing to risk everything for a kingdom that may not be worth it.