In the 1960s, a young and charming con artist named Tom Ripley is recruited by a wealthy businessman to travel to Europe and bring back his son, Dickie Greenleaf. Dickie, a playboy living in luxury on the Italian coast, has abandoned his real life in the United States in search of pleasure and adventure. Upon arrival, Tom becomes obsessed with Dickie's glamorous life, his carefree style, and the seemingly untroubled happiness he radiates.
As he slips into the world of Dickie and his ambitious fiancée, Marge, Tom tries to win their trust and become a part of their lives. However, his insecurities and hidden desires begin to brew a dangerous mix of jealousy and ambition. Caught between his ability to adapt and his desperation to be someone else, Tom does not hesitate to go beyond the imaginable to cling to the world he longs for.
With each lie and manipulation, his character transforms so much that he becomes a master of deceit. But when things get complicated and chaos erupts, Tom is forced to make extreme decisions to maintain his facade and avoid the danger of being discovered. In an unrelenting journey that explores identity, desire, and murder, Tom Ripley becomes a dark reflection of human longing for belonging and love.