In the spring of 1922, in an era of decaying morals, brilliant jazz, and the 'kings of bootleg alcohol,' Nick Carraway arrives from the Midwest in New York. Pursuing his own American dream, he settles next to the enigmatic, millionaire Jay Gatsby, famous for his parties, and on the opposite shore of the bay live his cousin Daisy and her husband, a rake and an aristocrat, Tom Buchanan. Thus Nick becomes involved in the captivating world of the rich — their illusions, love, and deceptions. He becomes a witness to what unfolds in this world and writes the story of an impossible love, eternal dreams, and human tragedy, which reflect the era's spirit and morals.