The events of the American mini-series "Candy" unfold in the early 1980s. The plot is based on the true story of Candy Montgomery, a native of Texas. She had everything a woman could want for happiness: a luxurious country house and a wealthy husband with whom she raised two children. But behind the outward prosperity, there was drama: Candy was not faithful to her husband. In reality, she was in love with the chosen one of her friend Betty Gore. When everything was revealed, the women had a scandal. Consumed by rage, Candy attacked Betty with an axe.