In a small town, Henry, a hopeless romantic, leads a monotonous life as a librarian, yearning for a love that seems straight out of the stories he has always read. His routine takes an unexpected turn when he meets Margaret, a young woman passionate about music and poetry. From their first encounter in a small bookstore, an intense spark ignites between them, challenging the mundanity that surrounds them.
However, Henry's life is not so simple, as his mother, an authoritarian and traditional woman, has very different plans for him. The family pressure leads him to feel torn between duty and his true desires. Meanwhile, Margaret faces her own demons: a family that disapproves of her desire to live a bohemian life and the music that she loves complicate her aspirations.
As the connection between Henry and Margaret deepens, they reveal secrets and longings that bind them in a dance of love and heartbreak. However, an important music competition is looming, heightening the tensions between Margaret's family and Henry's desire to follow his heart. Amid a tragic twist, both must confront their fears and decide if true love is worth fighting against adversity. The story culminates in an emotional choice that will change their lives forever, showing them that sometimes the paths to love are more tortuous than they imagine.