It is the dark days of King Richard`s reign, when the beloved king is fighting in far-off lands, leaving his corrupt brother John in charge of his kingdom. Tensions between Saxon & Norman lords erupt in bouts of bloodshed or foul play; good men are banished, forced to turn outlaw & serve the true king in secrecy & disguise. In this dangerous world, the brave Wilfred of Ivanhoe must grapple with the claims of family, crown, truth & justice if he is ever to win the hand of his true love, the beautiful Lady Rowena.