Li Shen is a chinese boy who's mother moves him to America in hopes of starting over. Li Shen is not at all willing to embrace the society he finds there just as the beach community he moves to struggles to accept him. He finds his only solice in playing the Viola his father left behind which leads to his first friendship in this new place. Mindy Smith, who's popularity at school does nothing to make up for the lack of attention she recieves at home, tries to befriend Li Shen after she hears him playing his Viola. As a shared passion for music brings the two friends together they learn that all anyone needs s a chance to look past appearances and be accepted.

Forms: Feature
Genres: Drama
Niches: Asian, Asian American, Student, Youth/Teen