Based on the acclaimed novel by Thomas Mann, this film tells the story of the Buddenbrook family, a prominent merchant dynasty in the city of LΓΌbeck, Germany, across several generations. The plot begins in the 19th century when the family is at the height of its success, enjoying wealth, social status, and a life of comforts. The patriarch, Johann Buddenbrook, works tirelessly to maintain the family business, while his wife and children, especially Thomas and Christian, grapple with the expectations of continuing the family legacy.