Feisty and hot-headed southern belle Scarlett O’Hara has her heart set on the honourable Ashley Wilkes who is due to marry his cousin Melanie. Scarlett’s world of elegance and luxury is turned upside down after the outbreak of the American civil war where she meets the equally selfish yet charming Rhett Butler. Though it is clear they are suited to each other Scarlett is blinded by her love for Ashley. Their tumultuous love affair continues as they both deal with the death of the old south and the consequence of war.