In the vibrant atmosphere of 1960s New York, a young artist named Edie Sedgwick searches for her place in the world while navigating the complications of fame and complicated relationships. Edie, played by Sienna Miller, bursts onto the art scene of Andy Warhol and quickly becomes his muse, becoming the center of attention at The Factory, the artist's famous studio. With a unique style and a provocative aesthetic, Edie becomes a pop culture icon, but her internal struggles and vulnerability make her rise to stardom bittersweet.
As she becomes the soul of the New York avant-garde, her relationship with Warhol, portrayed by Guy Pearce, grows increasingly toxic. Emotional dependency and the pressure of being the "Factory Girl" lead Edie to become addicted to drugs. Additionally, her romance with photographer Bob Dylan, played by Hayden Christensen, adds another layer of complexity to her life. As the shine of fame begins to fade, Edie confronts the consequences of her hedonistic lifestyle and seeks an escape from her self-imposed prison.
The film explores Edie's struggle to find her identity in a superficial world, unveiling the thin line between glamour and self-destruction in the quest for authenticity.