Dangerous Liaisons is a story about love, betrayal, and manipulation set in 18th century France. The Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont are former lovers who now enjoy playing cruel games with the hearts of others. They make a wager to seduce and ruin two innocent victims: the virtuous Madame de Tourvel and the young Cécile de Volanges. As their schemes unfold, the characters become entangled in a web of deceit and passion that ultimately leads to tragedy.