When the wealthy and handsome Mr Bingley arrives in the quiet village of Longbourn, he causes a stir-especially in the Bennet household, where Mrs Bennet is eager to marry off her five daughters. At a ball, Mr Bingley shows an interest in the eldest Bennet daughter, Jane, while his friend, the proud and aloof Mr Darcy, snubs Elizabeth, Jane''s quick-witted and independent sister. As the two are thrown together again and again, Elizabeth''s prejudice and Darcy''s pride slowly begin to unravel.