In a vibrant corner of America in the 1920s, a young idealist named Marty, a newly arrived immigrant, faces the challenges of adapting to a new life in a country full of opportunities and prejudices. With overflowing dreams of success, he settles in a community where his passion for art and music clashes with societal expectations. As he struggles to find his place, he forges an unexpected friendship with a group of marginalized artists who share his hopes and frustrations.