Vicky Page is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her desire to love. While her imperious instructor, urges her to forget anything but ballet, Vicky begins to fall for the charming young composer Julian Craster. Eventually, Vicky, must choose to pursue either her art or her romance, a decision that carries serious consequences.
Javed is a Pakistani teenager who experiences racial and economic turmoil while living in Luton, England, in 1987. He writes poetry as a way to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the stubborn views of his traditional father. When a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteeen, Javed sees parallels between the singer's powerful lyrics and his own working-class environment. Springsteen's melodies soon inspire Javed to find his own voice and follow his dreams.
