Derek Jarman's interpretation of Shakespeare's final play is a tale of colonialism, revenge, retribution & reconciliation. Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, & his daughter Miranda were abandoned on a remote island by the Duke's evil brother Antonio. Twelve years later, Prospero has learnt the 'liberal arts', & engineers a tempest to shipwreck Antonio's ship on the mysterious isl&. He plans for Antonio's travelling companion, Ferdinand the Prince of Naples, to marry his daughter & restore peace between Milan & Naples.