 In 1859 , Django and Schultz travel to Mississippi , where they learn the identity of Broomhilda 's owner : Calvin J. Candie , the charming but cruel owner of the Candyland plantation , where slaves are forced to fight to the death in brutal wrestling matches called Mandingo fights . Schultz , expecting Candie will not sell Broomhilda if they ask for her directly , feigns interest in purchasing one of Candie 's prized fighters for far more than the normal price . Schultz and Django meet Candie at his gentleman 's club in Greenville and submit their offer . Intrigued , Candie invites them to his ranch at Candyland . After secretly briefing the German @-@ speaking Broomhilda , Schultz claims to be charmed by her and offers to buy her as well . 
