After the Second World War, budding film composer Jerry Herst moves to Hollywood to study with infamous master teacher Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Xander BerkeleyMario Castelnuovo-Tedesco | Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco |
 Sarah ClarkeClara Castelnuovo-Tedesco | Clara Castelnuovo-Tedesco |
 Mackenzie AstinSam Herst | Sam Herst |
 William RussAbe Herst | Abe Herst |
 Leo MarksJerry Herst | Jerry Herst |
 Jon PolitoHerbert Englehart | Herbert Englehart |