In 15th-century Paris, an ugly, deformed baby is abandoned at the entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral. Adopted by a young priest, he becomes Quasimodo, the bellringer of the cathedral. Quasimodo falls in love with Esmeralda, a beautiful gypsy dancer, but the priest is obsessed with her, too. This love triangle sets the scene for an intriguing story of love, hate, loyalty and betrayal.