In 16th-century England, the ambitious Anne Boleyn catches the eye of King Henry VIII. Henry, unhappily married to Queen Catherine of Aragon, is immediately captivated by Anne's charm and wit. Despite her initial resistance and desire for genuine love, Anne soon finds herself ascending the court's ladder. Henry, desperate for a male heir and infatuated with Anne, starts to distance himself from Catherine. His determination to annul his marriage from Catherine sets off a series of political and religious upheavals. Anne becomes entangled in the king's schemes, and her family pushes her to seize this opportunity for greater power and prominence.

Henry ultimately marries Anne after breaking from the Roman Catholic Church, leading to the creation of the Church of England. Anne is crowned queen and gives birth to Elizabeth, yet Henry's obsession with securing a male heir grows stronger, causing tensions to rise. As political pressures intensify, Anne navigates a treacherous landscape of court intrigue and betrayal. With former allies turning against her, she faces increasing isolation. The film captures Anne's struggle for love and survival amidst the volatile dynamics of power, affection, and ambition that characterize the Tudor court's inner circle.