Army officer Vronsky falls in love with Anna, who returns to her husband, Karenin, and their son.

Levin and Kitty marry and soon after, Kitty discovers that she is pregnant.

Anna and Vronsky return to Russia. After a furious Karenin sees Anna visiting their son, she and Vronsky leave.

Karenin takes custody of Anna's baby girl, and Vronsky leaves to help fight the Turks in the Serbian revolt.