The Merchant of Venice

In 16th century Venice, a young Venetian named Bassanio must navigate the complex web of wealth and power to win the hand of wealthy heiress Portia, but his friend Antonio's lack of funds forces him to turn to a Jewish moneylender, Shylock, for a loan. The terms of the loan are steep: if Antonio defaults, Shylock will be entitled to a pound of his flesh. As the story unfolds, tensions rise and allegiances are tested in this dark and thought-provoking adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tale.