A famous pianist (Stewart) at the twilight of his career returns to the stage after a long absence and finds himself struggling with a severe case of stage fright. He meets a free-spirited music critic (Holmes) who soon becomes his rock as his mental state deteriorate, but she dies tragically when happiness seems at hand. He travels to a mysterious place in the Swiss Alps in order to fulfill a promise made to her, unwittingly embarking on a spiritual journey that will transform him.