In 1561, Mary Stuart, widow of the King of France, returns to Scotland, reclaims her rightful throne and menaces the future of Queen Elizabeth I as ruler of England, because she has a legitimate claim to the English throne. Betrayals, rebellions, conspiracies and their own life choices imperil both Queens. They experience the bitter cost of power, until their tragic fate is finally fulfilled.
Keywords:
Based on novel or book
Scotland
Cousin
Royal family
Biography
Queen elizabeth i
Tudor
Female prisoner
Burlesque
Cousin cousin relationship
Woman director
16th century
British monarchy
House of stuart
Apathetic
Movie tag line: "Bow to No One"
Character: Mary Stuart
Character: Queen Elizabeth I
Character: Henry Darnley
Character: Robert Dudley
Character: John Knox