The Duke of Vienna's departure leaves Angelo in charge, leading to a dire situation for Claudio, who is sentenced to death for premarital sex. Isabella, a nun-in-training, tries to persuade Angelo to spare her brother, but instead receives a shocking proposal: save Claudio's life by sleeping with him. Meanwhile, Isabella finds solace in a priest, unaware that he is actually the Duke in disguise, who is secretly plotting to put things right.
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After the Duke of Vienna vanishes, Angelo's strict rule leads to a dire outcome for Claudio, who is condemned to death for his premarital affair. Meanwhile, his sister Isabella, a novice nun, becomes embroiled in a treacherous situation.
