The events unfold in a modern militaristic Britain. The aging King Lear decides to divide his power among his three daughters. He demands grand words of devotion from his heirs. The elder sisters flatter their father for personal gain, while the honest Cordelia refuses to lie. The enraged monarch banishes his favorite daughter and makes a fatal mistake. His decision leads to chaos and a gradual descent into madness. The film is presented in enhanced UHD quality with HDR technology.