Anna, a distinguished government minister's wife, embarks on a reckless affair with a dashing army officer that will change her life forever.

Karenin allows Anna to continue living with him, even though she is pregnant with another man's child.

Anna's illness has changed her almost beyond recognition, while Kitty and Levin finally marry.

Kitty is pregnant and Levin is pushed to take her to Moscow for the birth. Meanwhile, Anna's desperation has tragic consequences.