His whole life, Antonio (John Leguizamo) has dreamed of one thing - to become a famous musician. Leaving his Mexican border town behind, he hops on a bus to Los Angeles, where his life is transformed when he falls for Nina (Ana Claudia Talancon), a beautiful aspiring doctor. As his attraction to Nina grows, so does his admiration for his neighbour, Mirabella (Elizabeth Pena), a divorced mother of two and gifted former singer. At Antonio's passionate urging, Mirabella joins his band as they prepare for a talent contest that could change all their lives forever in this magical look at the limitless power of love, hope and dreams.