Set in medieval Europe, "Ladyhawke" is a tale of love, curse, and redemption that revolves around a total eclipse as its pivotal plot device. The story follows a young thief who becomes involved with a former knight and his lover, who are cursed to be "always together, eternally apart," with one turning into a wolf by night and the other a hawk by day. The only time they can break the curse is during a total solar eclipse, making the event a moment of breathtaking anticipation and heart-stopping beauty.