Tom works as a real estate agent, much like his father, and makes his money through shady, and at times harsh, business dealings and transactions. However, a chance encounter inspires him to learn to play the piano and pursue a career as a concert pianist instead. He auditions with the assistance of a lovely, young virtuoso pianist who does not understand French-music is the only language they can communicate with. However, the constraints of his day job's unattractive world soon become too much for him to cope with...