Terrible eruption destroys the city of Pompeii, and Tim becomes a little orphan. His savior, General Kieron, sends Tim to a gladiator school, but the young lazy stubborn guy refuses to become a fighter. Growing up, Tim falls in love with Lucilla. But in order to win her heart, he needs to become a true hero. Beautiful Diana, goddess of hunt and mistress of gladiatorial battles, takes Tim for a training before his first fight. But will Tim conquer himself and become a real man?