Mari is a talented but insecure chef who dreams of running her own restaurant. She goes through a challenging professional time, taking orders from an authoritarian boss who inhibits her talent. One day she meets Caio, a charming young man who provides the conditions for her to realize her dream. Caio shows Mari that she should trust herself and open her own restaurant. However, things are not always what they seem to be.

Dans un futur proche… Le village de Bacurau dans le sertão brésilien fait le deuil de sa matriarche Carmelita qui s’est éteinte à 94 ans. Quelques jours plus tard, les habitants remarquent que Bacurau a disparu de la carte.