On the eve of the American Civil War, Scarlett (Vivien Leigh), the daughter of Tara Manor, a southern farm, fell in love with Ashley (Leslie Howard), the son of another farmer, but was rejected. In revenge, she married Charles, the brother of Ashley's wife Melanie (Olivia de Havilland). During the war, Scarlett became a widow, lost her mother, and took on the burden of life. She was no longer the daughter of the original rich girl. After the war, she married twice and married Rhett (Clark Gable), a speculator who had loved her for many years. However, despite the hardships of life, Scarlett's feelings for Ashley have not changed. The death of Ashley's wife Melanie gave Scarlett an opportunity. On one side was her husband Rhett who loved her deeply, and on the other side was Ashley who had been thinking about her for many years? What kind of different tomorrow would Scarlett give herself?