A group of college friends reunites years after graduating to spend a weekend at a luxurious country house in the English countryside. The occasion is the birthday of one of them, Peter, who has become a successful actor, but his life is not as perfect as it seems. As the evening progresses, old memories resurface and tensions among the friends emerge, revealing hidden secrets and resentments.
The group's dynamic is explosive: there are unrequited loves, jealousy, and a past filled with shared experiences that connect them despite their differences. As the drinks flow, humor intertwines with vulnerability, and each of them must confront not only their relationships with one another but also their own life choices. The weekend takes an unexpected turn when a shocking revelation threatens the group's friendship, leading them to question what it truly means to be friends.
With a star-studded cast that includes Hugh Laurie, Emma Thompson, and Stephen Fry, the film combines comedy and drama in a way that makes the audience laugh while reflecting on life, love, and friendship. Sometimes nostalgic and at other times heartbreaking, this story explores how the ties of the past can be both a refuge and a burden, showing that, at the end of the day, no one is perfect and we all carry our own scars.