In a dazzling aesthetic that evokes the opulence of the British elite, we follow Oliver, a young student at a prestigious university who feels like a fish out of water. When he befriends a charismatic and enigmatic classmate named Felix, his life takes an unexpected turn. Felix, endowed with a wealth and lifestyle that Oliver had only seen in magazines, invites him to spend the summer at the luxurious family estate, Saltburn.
As Oliver delves into this world of excess, wild parties, and dark secrets, he becomes a guest in Felix's family home, where fun and extravagance seem to know no bounds. However, life at Saltburn is a game of masks, and soon Oliver realizes that beneath the glamorous facade lie anxieties, rivalries, and complications that threaten to unravel the fragile balance of his new world.
With a narrative that blends acerbic humor, drama, and a touch of suspense, the film explores themes of friendship, obsession, and the search for identity. As Oliver immerses himself deeper into this decadent environment, he is compelled to question how much he is willing to sacrifice to belong to a world that seems so alluring yet is equally destructive. Amid intrigues and revelations, the summer in Saltburn transforms into a dark journey that will change his life forever.