Robert (Liam Neeson) is a respected clan leader. When he applied for a loan from the Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to buy livestock, he was framed by his retainer Cunningham (Tim Roth) and the butler. Not only did he not get the money, but he also lost his best friend MacDonald (Eric Stoltz) and became a fugitive. After that, Cunningham continued to persecute Robert's family. He forced the witness Betty (Vicki Masson) to hang herself, and raped Robert's wife Mary (Jessica Lange). The kind and strong Mary swallowed the pain and sorrow alone. In the end, Robert was captured by Cunningham and sentenced to death by hanging by the earl. An innocent man is about to lose his life. At this juncture of life and death, how will Robert respond and fight back?