Sisi: Austrian Empress

Sisi's sister Nene is to marry Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria. Sisi reluctantly travels to Bad Ischl for the engagement, but things do not go to plan.

The engagement to Franz completely changes Sisi's life. As she prepares for life at court, Sisi finds an unusual friend and close confidant.

When Sisi's family leaves, she collapses. On their honeymoon, the imperial couple is slowly getting closer, and it is Sisi who helps Franz to appease the rebellious Hungarians.

Love blossoms between the imperial couple while the political situation continues to escalate. Countess Esterhazy tries to play peacemaker, but there is an assassination attempt at Sisi's baptism.

Franz barely survives the attempt on his life. The war is a disaster for Austria. And most tragically, Sophie is very ill.

Sisi and Franz drive back to Vienna with their daughter’s body. Relations with Hungary have improved, and Sisi urges Franz to negotiate with Napoleon III.