During the turbulent period of the War of the Roses, the Duke of York vies for the English throne, challenging King Henry VI and his successor. Amidst ominous circumstances, the Duke welcomes a child, Richard III, who defies traditional gender norms. Richard, haunted by a mother's scorn and eerie visions of Joan of Arc, grapples with self-hatred and a quest for redemption. Driven by a desire to fulfill his father's royal ambitions, Richard faces a daunting prophecy that threatens to taint his family's legacy with tragedy and despair.