In ancient Persia, a beauty contest is held to find a new queen after Vashti's banishment. Esther, a young Jewish woman, is chosen from a pool of 1,460 contestants and becomes the new queen, but her victory is hollow as she has not gained a husband. Meanwhile, Mordecai, Esther's uncle, is revealed to be a schemer who is trying to advance his own interests, but ultimately, God's providence is at work in the lives of both Esther and Mordecai. [... more]