The death of her mother forced Sarah (Julia Stiles) to give up her dream of dancing. She came to Chicago alone, where her nominal father was waiting for her. The new life came so quickly that Sarah, who had not yet walked out of the shadow of losing her mother, felt overwhelmed. Just when she was on the verge of collapse, a black boy named Derek (Sean Patrick Thomas) appeared beside her. Like Sarah, Derek has a wild passion for dancing. Derek's cheerfulness and optimism led Sarah to gradually walk out of the shadows and regain her passion for dancing. The two also developed a hot relationship in the back and forth. However, the different skin colors cast a shadow on their love. They have to challenge not only the stereotyped and conservative society, but also their loved ones.