Based on the triumphant yet tragic, true story of Joan or Arc. Born in France during the 100 Years Wars, Joan grows to be a strong and vigilant believer in a better future for her strife torn country. Despite impoverished beginnings, her deep religious convictions lead her to believe in her destiny to lead France to freedom. Joan's ability to rally the people is tested as she struggles to help the Dauphin Charles claim his throne and unite France against its English invaders. But Charles has plan of his own.