An ageing king makes a capricious decision to divide his realm among histhree daughters according to the love they express for him. When theyoungest daughter refuses to take part in this charade, she is banished,leaving the king dependent on her manipulative and untrustworthy sisters.In the scheming and recriminations that follow, not only does the king’s ownsanity crumble, but the stability of the realm itself is also threatened.