A young boy with a visual problem learns to play the violin by ear from an elderly lighthouse keeper who recognises the boy's enormous talent. A schoolteacher supports the boy in spite of opposition from his divorced mother who would hate to see her son become a "muso" like his father who has deserted them. The acting is good and Alekos Alexandrakis gives an excellent performance as the old man of the lighthouse in perfect harmony with the young Vladimiros' able and sensitive acting. The musical score is also noteworthy and the lovely cinematography sets the scene for this tragic tale with mastery. If you have seen and liked 'The Color of Paradise' (1999) of Majid Majidi, you will also enjoy this film.