Princess of Thieves

Princess of Thieves

Year: 2001

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Director: Peter Hewitt

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Robin Hood’s daring legacy lives on through his daughter Gwyn, a brave archer with her father’s skill and her mother Maid Marian’s wit. As King Richard nears death, Robin and the Merry Men must secure the rightful heir, Prince Philip, before Prince John seizes the throne. When Robin is captured and sentenced to death, Gwyn must rescue him and safeguard England’s future.

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1

Gwyn's upbringing after Marian's death

Gwyn grows up in England with independence and a strong will, especially after Maid Marian's death and Robin Hood's constant absence on Crusade missions. She carves her own identity as a skilled archer, with Froderick as her lone confidant. This childhood sets the stage for her later drive to take up her father's mission.

Years after Maid Marian's death and Robin Hood's Crusades England
2

Robin Hood returns to England after Richard I's death

Upon King Richard the Lionheart’s death, Robin returns to England to reclaim leadership, only to be foiled and imprisoned by the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John. His capture thwarts his plan and heightens the royal crisis. Gwyn's quest to rescue him becomes the driving force of the story.

After Richard I's death England (Nottingham area)
3

Gwyn vows to rescue her father and continue his mission

Gwyn takes up her father's banner and resolves to rescue him, beginning a mission to find and protect the young Prince Philip. Philip has returned from exile in France, traveling incognito under his valet's name. Their shared goal pulls them into a dangerous partnership in the making.

After Robin's imprisonment England
4

Prince Philip travels incognito after exile

Prince Philip returns from exile in France, traveling in disguise under his valet's identity to hide his true claim. He keeps his true identity hidden as danger closes in, while Gwyn pursues the same goal from a different angle. Their paths cross as they move toward the same objective.

During his return from exile England
5

Gwyn and Philip cross paths and unite in purpose

Gwyn and Philip meet without recognizing each other’s identities, and a mutual attraction forms as they discover a common mission. Their romance is tempered by the stakes of the kingdom and the need to stay focused on the goal. They vow to seek out the Merry Men to unite against Prince John's rule.

During their quest to find the Merry Men England
6

The mission to find the Merry Men

They must recruit Robin's old allies to stand a chance against the Sheriff and Prince John. The journey to gather the Merry Men is fraught with danger, deception, and tests of trust. The alliance they build becomes essential for confronting the looming threat.

Pre-coronation England
7

Robin’s liberation from the Tower of London

Gwyn, Philip, and the Merry Men descend on the Tower of London and free Robin Hood from imprisonment and torture. The escape reignites Robin's leadership and arms their plans for a decisive fight. With Robin freed, they sharpen their aim to thwart Prince John's grip on the throne.

Before coronation Tower of London
8

The plot to stop Prince John’s coronation

WithRobin restored, the group hatches a plan to stop the coronation of Prince John and prevent the collapse of England. They rally allies and prepare for a confrontation that will decide the realm's fate. The tension builds as the coronation day approaches.

Leading up to coronation London
9

Gwyn reveals her feelings and the limits of their relationship

As the coronation looms, Gwyn confesses that she can only serve Philip and cannot be his lover. The revelation deepens the conflict between duty and desire, testing the bonds between Gwyn and the others. The moment crystallizes the theme of leadership earned through sacrifice.

Just before coronation London
10

Robin explains his silence and proposes a partnership

Robin explains he stayed out of Gwyn's life to protect her, but his absence did not shield her from danger or shape her as she became. He proposes a partnership in which Gwyn would take orders from him, ensuring a unified command. Gwyn agrees, recognizing that their strengths are greatest when they fight side by side.

After Gwyn's confession Robin's camp
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Final alliance and battle plan

Gwyn, Robin, and Philip forge a final alliance and set their plan in motion to defeat Prince John’s forces. They lead Robin's men into battle and strive to secure the prince’s rightful throne. The plan hinges on trust, timing, and a shared commitment to England's future.

Final stages before coronation England
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Ending: Gwyn and Robin as partners in service to Philip

In the closing scenes, Gwyn stands shoulder to shoulder with Robin as they guide Robin's seasoned troops. They serve King Philip as equal partners in the new leadership, signaling a unity between legend and reform. The film ends on a note of collaboration, courage, and renewed hope for the realm.

End England

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