In 1927 Omaha, Leo repairs brass instruments for the Boys Town band and wrestles with loyalty, longing, and the quiet work of discovering his own worth. At the heart of the story is Leo’s conflicted bond with his father—a once-talented alcoholic musician now down-and-out and homeless. Leo feels a deep sense of responsibility to care for his father, even as he yearns to build a life of his own and deepen his relationship with a caring woman. His work with brass instrument repair isn’t just a job—it’s where he begins to understand his value, his skill, and the possibility of a future shaped by more than obligation.