Omar Khayyam, a renowned Persian poet and mathematician, wrote timeless quatrains in the 11th century. Despite the unknown details of his life, the movie invents a biography, showcasing his real achievements, including the invention of a new calendar and his iconic poems. The story follows Omar's tragic love affair with the shah's mistress and his thwarting of an assassin sect's plot to kill the ruler, the empire's shah.
Omar Khayyam
In 11th century Persia, the poet Omar Khayyam's romantic life is turned upside down when his lover marries the Shah, who is also threatened by a group of deadly assassins.
