In the midst of the Great Depression, an ambitious film director decides to embark on a risky expedition to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean to film his new movie. Accompanied by his crew, which includes a young actress named Ann Darrow, the group ventures into an unknown and dangerous world, filled with extraordinary creatures.
As they explore the island, they discover a gigantic gorilla, mysterious and solitary, who quickly becomes the target of the film. However, what starts as a cinematic adventure transforms into a nightmare when the director and his crew capture the beast and bring it to New York City as the greatest attraction in the world. The enormous creature, named Kong, is exhibited in a dehumanizing manner but soon escapes and wreaks havoc in the city's streets.
As Kong unleashes his fury upon the urban environment, his connection with Ann intensifies, revealing a story of love and compassion amid the turmoil. Caught between humanity and nature, both Ann and Kong must confront a tragic fate. Ultimately, the film explores the dangers of unbridled ambition, the cost of entertainment, and the fragility of the emotional connection between two beings from such different worlds. The struggle between man and beast evolves into a profound reflection on loneliness and loss.