The film takes place after the events of the second installment, Dead Man's Chest. Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander) of the East India Trading Company arrests Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) for aiding Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) in his escape. Beckett makes a deal with Will, offering to pardon him and Elizabeth if he can bring back Jack Sparrow's compass in exchange for his freedom.