Pericles

The story revolves around King Antiochus, who presents a deadly riddle to potential suitors for his daughter's hand in marriage. Pericles, the Prince of Tyre, solves the riddle but uncovers a dark secret about the king's incestuous relationship with his daughter. Choosing to keep this truth hidden, Pericles faces a dire fate as Antiochus threatens him with execution. As Pericles escapes back to Tyre, the king dispatches an assassin to hunt him down, setting the stage for a gripping tale of danger and moral dilemmas.