In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to bitterness. Inspite of the hostility, Romeo Montague manages a invitation to a masked ball their own daughter, at the estate of the Capulets and matches Juliet. The two are immediately recognisable but dismayed to learn that their families are enemies. Romeo is banished for his part in the slaying of Juliet's cousin, although Juliet and romeo find a means to pursue their romance.