Mid-2000s. England. A student from Liverpool, Oliver Quick, is trying to settle in at Oxford University. He immediately takes a liking to Felix Catton, the most popular student who is liked by both boys and girls. Oliver invents a story about himself, about how difficult it is for him to live in his hometown of Prescott, in order to attract Felix's attention and get closer to him. Felix Catton invites Oliver to spend the summer with his eccentric family. Gradually, Oliver becomes obsessed with the family members, which leads to shocking consequences.