In Los Angeles, a journalist for the Los Angeles Times, looking for his next story, encounters a homeless man displaying extraordinary musical talent on the streets. The homeless man, once a promising classical musician, now spends his days playing a two-stringed violin, his life derailed by a series of personal tragedies and battles with schizophrenia. Intrigued by this juxtaposition of genius and despair, the journalist decides to delve deeper, seeking to understand the man's background, his fall from grace, and the forces that keep him tethered to the streets.

Through the journalist's investigations, a poignant narrative unfolds, revealing the musician's journey from a child prodigy accepted into a prestigious music school to a man fighting to survive without a roof over his head. As the journalist becomes more involved, his endeavor to help becomes a story of friendship, resilience, and the transformative power of music. Their developing relationship highlights the challenges of mental illness and homelessness, raising questions about society's role in supporting its most vulnerable members.