In 1789, Paris is abuzz with the spirit of liberty following the storming of the Bastille. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, a young washerwoman named Françoise and a nameless orphan, Basile, experience the thrill of love and revolution alongside their friends and the working-class people of Paris. As they participate in the newly-formed assembly, they witness the creation of a new political system with a mix of hope and doubt. The debates and street riots will ultimately determine the fate of their king and the birth of a republic, as freedom's story unfolds.
One Nation, One King
The tumultuous events of 1789 unfold as key figures of the French Revolution converge at the National Assembly, their lives intricately connected as they navigate the chaos.