A tragic tale of Gwynplaine, disfigured as a child into a permanent grin. Amidst the cruelty of 17th-century English aristocracy, he finds pure love with blind Dea. A powerful social masterpiece exploring the contrast between soul and appearance.

Chava, a Hebrew tutor’s daughter, and princess Cleopatra grow up as sisters. When Cleopatra takes the throne, betrayal sends Chava into Roman slavery. She must choose between her own desires and God’s will to find her way back to honor and love.