In the 18th century, a young Irishman named Barry, filled with ambitions and dreams of greatness, embarks on an odyssey that will take him through war, love, and betrayal. After a series of misfortunes, Barry decides to leave behind his life as a peasant and becomes a soldier in the British army, where he experiences the chaos of war. However, his fate changes radically when he encounters a spendthrift nobility, and his life transforms into an insatiable quest for status and wealth.
Barry manages to seduce a wealthy widow, Lady Lyndon, and in doing so, he enters the British aristocracy. His new life seems like a dream come true, filled with dazzling parties and unimaginable luxuries. But Barry’s life soon becomes complicated by jealousy and family conflicts, especially with his surly stepson, who becomes his antagonist in this atmosphere of opulence.
As Barry's ambition grows, so do the consequences of his decisions, leading him to confrontations that threaten to unravel his dreamlike world. With a stunning visual style and a captivating soundtrack, this epic story explores the lengths to which a person may go in pursuit of recognition and the price one must pay for love and happiness. In the end, Barry's fate becomes a reflection on the ephemeral nature of fortune and the human condition.