Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her own. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City. Written by

Müzik sektöründeki hayallerini New York'ta gerçekleştirmek isteyen Gretta'nın sevgilisinden de ayrılmasıyla hayatı değişir. Burada tek başına kalan Gretta, şans eseri tanıştığı bir yapımcı sayesinde kaderine meydan okuyacaktır...