The young captain Edmond (James Caviezel) is about to marry his beloved fiancée Mercé. However, the vice-captain Fernande is jealous of Edmond and designs to have him imprisoned for life in the most heavily guarded prison on an isolated island. Mercé also falls into Fernande's arms. During his 13 years in prison, Edmond met a cellmate. Under the guidance of his cellmate, Edward made a careful escape plan, and Edward obtained a map with a huge treasure. Finally, on a dark and windy night, Edward successfully escaped from prison at the risk of his life. After finding the treasure, Edmond used the money to buy himself a title of count, called the Count of Monte Cristo. After changing his name, Edmond began his road to revenge.