An epic love story that spans childhood well into the young adult years, the film follows Heathcliff, a boy taken in by a benevolent Yorkshire farmer, Earnshaw. Living in Earnshaw's home, Heathcliff develops a passionate relationship with the farmers's teenage daughter, Catherine, inspiriring the envy and mistrust of his son, Hindley.
When Earnshaw passes away, the non-grown characters must finally confront the intense feelings and rivalries that have built up throughout their years together.