Fresh off the boat with her son in tow, British widow and governess Anna arrives in Siam prepared to teach the wives and children of its increasingly progressive king. Seeking help in advancing Siam into the ever-growing Western world, Anna is on hand to bring her questionable balance of facts and opinions to its old-fashioned leader, whose nation is built on tradition, religion and order. With fire and freshness, we witness Anna (played by Annalene Beechey) share in the king