Set in 17th-century Amsterdam during the height of "Tulip Mania," the film follows Sophia (Alicia Vikander), a young woman forced into marriage with a wealthy, struggling merchant (Christoph Waltz). When her husband commissions a portrait from a struggling young artist (Dane DeHaan), the two begin a passionate affair. As they plot to run away together, they become entangled in the risky, high-stakes tulip bulb market that is sweeping the city.
The film uses the tulip trade as a metaphor for the characters' own desires. During this era, single tulip bulbs could cost more than a house. This historical "bubble" serves as a backdrop for: Tulip.Fever.2017.1080p.BluRay.x264.AAC.5.1-POOP
The film's backdrop is one of history's most famous economic lessons. Set in 17th-century Amsterdam during the height of