The film is set in Siam in the 15th century during the reign of Borommarachathirat II of the Ayutthaya Kingdom (reigned 1424–1448). Tien, the son of the nobleman Lord Sihadecho, aspires to be a warrior like his father but, much to his disdain, he is forced to learn dancing instead of combat skills. Meanwhile, Lord Rajasena, a treacherous warlord, sends assassins to kill Sidahecho's family. Tien, the only survivor in the massacre, manages to escape and he swears vengeance on Rajasena.