This version of Cinderella offers a gritty and less fantastical (substitute glass slipper for embellished shoe and fairy godmother for mentor Leonardo Da Vinci) twist on the original, chronicling the trials of a mistreated woman who manages to charm Prince Charming himself.
While impersonating a noble under her deceased mother's name in an attempt to save a friend's life, the servant Danielle (made so by none other than her cruel stepmother) encounters Prince Henry, who is immediately awestruck by her unabashed resolve. Captivated by the stranger, the Prince inquires about the mysterious Comtesse Nicole De Lancret, knowing nothing of Danielle's true identity.
Amidst the pressures of a looming arranged marriage designed by his family, the Prince fervently pursues Danielle, who shies away for fear that he could never love a peasant. When fantasy and reality collide, their love story is tested, and yes, the Prince is left with nothing but a shoe to chase at one point.
Don’t worry, much like the original, this movie ends happily ever after. And for those who hate females who need to be rescued, this Cinderella is no damsel in distress.
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