In a world where dreams can be manipulated and explored, an expert in the art of dream espionage finds himself trapped in a mission that defies logic and reality. Dom Cobb, a skilled thief who steals valuable secrets from the minds of his victims while they sleep, becomes an international fugitive due to the dangers of his profession. All he wants is to return home to his children, but to achieve this, he must accept an impossible job: instead of stealing an idea, he must implant one.
With a group of talented allies, Cobb embarks on a mind-bending journey through multiple layers of dreams, where time distorts and the rules of the universe are completely different. Each level of the dream presents its own challenges and dangers, from projections of the mind trying to sabotage their mission to the constant threat of Cobb's traumatic memories that threaten to unravel everything.
As the line between reality and imagination begins to blur, the team must deal not only with the complexities of the task at hand but also with Cobb's own internal demons. Tension escalates with each passing moment, and every second counts as the reality of their lives hangs by a thread. In this race against time, they must find their way to the truth before their dreams turn into an irreversible nightmare.