At this tale's rotten core reigns the Duke of Mantua, a serial seducer who's out to conquer thing female; be it servant girls to the wives and daughters of his friends. Aiding his boss in the quest and cheering him on is Rigoletto, the hated court jester. Only one person brings him joy - his innocent daughter Gilda, whom he keeps behind locked doors and guards with his life. That is, until the Duke sets his sights on her....