Paris, 1835. Twenty-five-year-old Frédéric Chopin learns that he is suffering from a serious illness. Although doctors give him little hope, the composer resolves to live the remainder of his life to the fullest. He conceals his condition and continues composing, teaching lessons, and attending high-society gatherings. His passionate romance with writer George Sand and his personal struggles inspire some of his greatest masterpieces, transforming his suffering into timeless music.