In the opulent English countryside of the 1930s, a group of aristocrats gathers at an imposing mansion to enjoy a weekend of hunting and entertainment. However, what begins as a quiet retreat soon turns into a game of intrigue and secrets when one of the guests, a mysterious producer, is found murdered.
The guests, all of high society, have something to hide, while the household staff, from the servants to the cook, also harbors their own secrets. The story is narrated from multiple perspectives, intertwining the lives of the rich and the poor and showing how their worlds collide. As a clever police inspector begins to unravel the web of lies, each character becomes a suspect, revealing jealousy, betrayals, and unexpected loyalties.
With an atmosphere of mystery and a clever script, the film delves into the class dynamics of the era, offering a glimpse into the rivalries and tensions within a context of glamour and decay. The intelligence of the narrative and the brilliant direction of Robert Altman take the viewer on a journey where murder is just the beginning. In this rigged game, appearances can be deceiving, and what seems like a simple weekend of fun transforms into a chilling revelation about human nature and the shadows that lurk even in the most elegant places.