Teen Spirit

Violet, a shy teenager, longs to escape her dreary life on the Isle of Wight by becoming a pop star. She quietly tests her voice by singing in a near-empty bar, dreaming of bigger stages. The spark of ambition is clear, even before any competition begins.

An older man named Vlad approaches after hearing her sing and claims he used to be an opera singer in Croatia. Violet remains cautious and asserts she is 21 to discourage his interest. He offers to train her and warns that if she wins he would become her manager and take 50% of her earnings.

Violet signs up for Teen Spirit UK while keeping her true age hidden from the organizers. She tells them she is 17 and that a parent or guardian must accompany her to grant permission. She asks Vlad for help, and he agrees to assist, setting the stage for a risky arrangement.

Violet is invited back for the next round but must work on her performance and breathing. Vlad begins intense training to sharpen her stage presence, while the family negotiates terms of Vlad's involvement. The mother, wary of exploitation, accepts that Vlad will receive 15% instead of a larger share.

Violet fails to advance to the London final and returns home disappointed. The family learns of mounting debts, and Violet's mother is forced to sell Violet's beloved horse, a devastating blow that underscores the dream's cost. Violet begins to realize how fragile her escape plan is.

Luke, a boy from Violet's school who plays in a band, starts pursuing her. She later discovers that the heat winner used a false name and had entered the competition previously, leading to disqualification. The scandal reshapes the competition and adds new pressure on Violet.

Disqualification clears the way for Violet to re-enter the contest, and she resumes performing with Luke's band. Vlad bonds with Violet's mother, strengthening their uneasy alliance. The renewed momentum brings Violet closer to the possibility of a final.

While coaching, Violet learns that Vlad has an estranged daughter living in Paris and encourages him to visit. This revelation deepens their mentor-mentee bond and adds emotional weight to his guidance. The two characters begin to see each other beyond the competition.

In London, record label executive Jules offers Violet a recording contract that must be signed before the final. Vlad grows suspicious and insists on reading the agreement first, fearing it could sever their partnership. The tension between loyalty and dream intensifies.

Violet sneaks away to a club with her band and ends up kissing Keyan, last year's winner. Her friends try to shepherd her back to the hotel, but Vlad storms in and carries her out. Despite the chaos, Violet asserts she will sign the contract, and Vlad exits in anger.

The morning after, Violet discovers she has lost the gold crucifix her mother gave her. Vlad wakes on a park bench and returns to the hotel, where Jules gives back the crucifix and again offers a recording contract. Vlad overhears their conversation and leaves, wary of the deal.

The final night features an ensemble performance from all finalists, with Keyan lingering hostility toward Violet. Vlad attends to support her, and Violet publicly confirms she did not sign the contract. After the tensions are addressed, they reconcile just before she takes the stage.

Violet delivers her final song to a rapturous audience and feels the weight of years of hard work. Backstage, she shares a tearful embrace with Vlad, who congratulates her on achievement. The moment signals a personal and professional breakthrough for both.

Some time later, Vlad travels to Paris to meet his estranged daughter, while Violet rides a train with the winner's trophy beside her. The two journeys hint at healing and ongoing ambition as she carries the dream forward. The ending ties together personal reconciliation and rising stardom.