Oscar Wilde, a celebrated writer and wit, enjoys literary success and a happy family life with his wife, Constance. However, beneath his public image, he struggles with his hidden desires. When he meets the charming and reckless Lord Alfred Douglas, their passionate relationship begins. Their love, though intense, soon leads to dangerous consequences.
As Wilde and Douglas grow closer, their affair becomes the subject of gossip and scandal. Encouraged by Douglas, Wilde recklessly sues Douglasβs father for libel, unaware of the risks. The lawsuit backfires, leading to a highly publicized trial. Victorian society, once enchanted by Wilde, turns against him in moral outrage.
Found guilty of “gross indecency,” Wilde is sentenced to two years of hard labor. Prison life breaks his spirit, leaving him physically weak and emotionally shattered. After his release, he finds himself abandoned by many former friends. With his reputation destroyed, he struggles to find a place in the world.
Now living in exile in France, Wilde spends his final years in poverty and isolation. Though reunited briefly with Douglas, their love cannot overcome past wounds. As his health deteriorates, Wilde reflects on the beauty and tragedy of his life. He dies alone, unrecognized by the world that once adored him.