Young musician Bess King races from job to job in New York while trying to find the courage to perform her own material.

Bess tries creating a song about hope for a songwriting competition, but is left reeling by an incident involving her roommate, Prisha.

Bess and Samuel are awarded the opportunity to record at legendary Electric Lady Studios—and are joined by Bess’s father, Percy.

Just as Benny sets up a series of meetings with record executives, Bess experiences a setback.

With her family in turmoil and romantic life torn, Bess nears a breaking point.