In a distant land, a widowed merchant loses his fortune when his ship is wrecked in a storm. Desperate, he moves his six children to a modest country home. One day, he stumbles upon a magnificent castle hidden in the forest, where he discovers abundant riches and a garden filled with beautiful roses. Taking one rose for his daughter Belle, the merchant is confronted by the castle's owner, a fearsome Beast. As retribution for the theft, the Beast demands that the merchant return or send one of his daughters to live in the castle. Belle, feeling responsible, decides to sacrifice herself and takes her father's place.

At the castle, Belle soon discovers that the Beast, though terrifying in appearance, is cursed and lives a solitary life, bound by his past sins. Gradually, she uncovers the enchanted world within the castle and learns more about the Beast's tragic history through vivid dreams and conversations with the enigmatic creature. The bond between Belle and the Beast grows stronger as they navigate their complex emotions and hidden secrets. As Belle's compassion begins to bring light to the Beast's dark existence, she faces challenges that test her courage and resolve. Ultimately, the journey reveals truths about forgiveness, love, and transformation.