Set in a modern, war-torn country, the story follows the life of the fierce and proud Roman General Caius Martius, later known as Coriolanus, who has earned a formidable reputation on the battlefield. His warrior prowess and victories over the Volscian army bring him acclaim and the admiration of his peers. Influenced by his strong-willed mother, Volumnia, he enters the political arena, aiming for the position of Consul. However, Coriolanus struggles with the required diplomacy and disdainfully views the common people, whose support he needs. His inability to mask his contempt leads to public unrest and political fallout.

Amidst growing opposition, he is ultimately deemed a traitor and banished from Rome despite his lifelong service. Enraged and seeking revenge, Coriolanus allies himself with his former enemy, Tullus Aufidius, the leader of the Volscians. This alliance sets in motion a chain of events that drives him toward a confrontation with the very city he once defended. The ensuing drama explores themes of honor, power, betrayal, and the complex relationship between personal vendetta and public duty.