In the glamorous yet oppressive world of 1950s high society, we meet the Baekeland family, a dynasty filled with dark secrets and uncontrollable desires. Barbara Baekeland, a beautiful and manipulative woman, feels trapped in her privileged life, where her marriage to the wealthy yet cold Brooks has lost its spark. As the relationship deteriorates, Barbara seeks to make her son, Tony, the center of her universe—a decision that will trigger a series of tragic and unsettling events.
Tony, a young man filled with insecurities and pressured by his mother's expectations, feels caught in an emotional whirlwind. The intense relationship between mother and son transforms into a sickly bond that defies all logic, leading Barbara to experience jealousy, manipulation, and a dangerous codependency. As tensions rise, the Baekeland family begins to crumble, and the secrets they have kept hidden start to come to light.
As the story unfolds, the line between love and madness blurs, revealing a grim portrait of obsession, the quest for approval, and the heartbreaking consequences of a dysfunctional family. This intense and tragic narrative immerses us in the decay of an ostensibly perfect life, leaving an indelible mark on love in its darkest form. The story culminates in a shocking conclusion that leaves no one indifferent.