In the vibrant era of the 1920s, Nick Carraway, a young man seeking his place in the world, moves to Long Island and becomes the neighbor of an enigmatic millionaire named Jay Gatsby. Attracted by Gatsby's extravagant lifestyle and the soft lights of his opulent parties, Nick soon forms a friendship with him, who turns out to be a man obsessed with reclaiming his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Daisy, now married to the arrogant Tom Buchanan, represents Gatsby's American dream: the idealized love that always seems just out of reach.
As Nick becomes more involved in Gatsby's life, he also plunges into the superficial and decadent world of New York high society, where glamour conceals sadness and unease. Amid scandals, betrayals, and a growing rivalry with Tom, Gatsby's life begins to unravel, revealing the shadows that lurk behind his luxury.
Set against a backdrop of jazz and madness, the story explores love, ambition, and the inevitable disillusionment that haunts those who pursue their dreams. As the destinies of the characters intertwine, Nick becomes the chronicler of a tragedy that reflects the relentless quest for happiness in a world full of illusions. Ultimately, the film leads us to question whether it is truly worth holding onto a dream when reality gets in the way.