In the summer of 1969, the world is focused on the Kennedy family, one of the most influential dynasties in the United States. Ted Kennedy, the youngest of the brothers, finds himself at a crossroads in his political and personal career. After attending a party on Chappaquiddick Island, the senator embarks on a tragic and fateful journey with Mary Jo Kopechne, a young aide to his late brother, Robert Kennedy. In an unexpected turn, the car he is driving skids off a cliff and sinks into the water, leaving Mary Jo trapped inside.
Instead of seeking help immediately, Ted faces a whirlwind of confusion and fear, grappling with his conscience and the expectations that his family has imposed on him. As the story unfolds, the political pressure surrounding the Kennedy family is revealed, and how the scandal threatens to destroy their legacy. The plot thickens with the arrival of the law and the media, who quickly catch wind of the scandal.
With a focus on the internal conflicts and moral decisions he faces, the narrative serves as both a character study and a commentary on the struggle between personal ambition and the consequences of our actions. In this context, Ted must confront not only his role in the tragedy but also what it truly means to be part of a family that has shaped its history in the public sphere.