A successful government minister, Sir Robert Chiltern, faces ruin when a mysterious woman named Mrs. Cheveley reveals a dark secret from his past, threatening his marriage and reputation. Desperate for help, Sir Robert turns to his friend Lord Goring, a charming but seemingly carefree socialite who knows Mrs. Cheveley and is determined to protect his friend.
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A successful government minister's life is turned upside down when a mysterious woman reveals a dark secret from his past, threatening to destroy his reputation and marriage.