Ray McMillian, a talented Black classical musician from rural North Carolina, is on the cusp of achieving his dreams. With fierce determination and a Stradivarius violin, he stands to conquer the world of classical music, against all odds. But when his heirloom violin is stolen before the Tchaikovsky Competition, Ray must navigate through prejudice and pressure to retrieve it. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Ray battles to prove his worth, reclaim his prized possession, and affirm the virtuoso within, regardless of the competition's outcome.