Anna Bronsky, a dedicated violin teacher, takes a young student, Alexander, under her wing despite her colleagues' objections. She devotes herself to his training, neglecting her own son Jonas, a talented violinist and ice hockey enthusiast, and her husband Philippe, a French luthier. As the audition approaches, Anna pushes Alexander to perform at an exceptional level, but a devastating accident occurs on the day of the audition, changing everything.
The Audition
A renowned violin teacher at the Conservatoire takes a bold approach by accepting a new student, who she believes possesses immense talent. Despite her colleagues' warnings, she dedicates herself to mentoring the young prodigy, Alexander, in preparation for the end-of-year exam.