Noni Jean (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), a rising pop star, struggles under the pressure of her success and her domineering mother's expectations. Her life is turned upside down when she falls off a hotel balcony, but Kaz Nicol (Nate Parker), a young police officer, saves her and becomes her unlikely love interest. As they navigate their blossoming romance, Noni must confront her past and find her true voice, all while dealing with the manipulation of those around her, including her mother, Macy Jean (Minnie Driver).