The film tells the life story of Queen Christina of Sweden in the 17th century. In the film, Christina (played by Malin Busca) develops feelings for her maid, the beautiful Countess Alba Sparre (played by Sarah Gadon). However, the powerful minister Xerxes Oxenstierna (played by Michael Nyqvist) forces her to marry his son John (played by Lucas Bryant). The opposition tries to use Alba to control Christina, but they all underestimate Christina's clever mind and her strong desire for freedom.