In ancient Persia, an ambitious tyrant plots the genocide of the Jewish people, prompting a young and inexperienced queen to take a courageous stand.

Hadassah, a Jewish orphan in Susa, is abruptly taken to the palace when King Xerxes of Persia demands beautiful young women for his harem. Known to the Persians as Esther, she captivates the king and becomes queen after months of rigorous preparation. However, Esther conceals her Jewish heritage, knowing the precariousness of her position. Her secret is threatened when a malevolent and ambitious man secures the king's approval to annihilate all Jews—young and old, powerful and vulnerable alike. Defying ancient Persian law, Esther bravely risks her life to save her people and win her husband's heart.