This is the story of how Chopin’s music became part of Curaçao’s history and the lives of those who embraced it. In the 19th century, the music of Fryderyk Chopin arrived on the Caribbean island, inspiring local musicians to create the “Caribbean Mazurka,” which became Curaçao's national dance. The music and its variations reflect the island's history, with melodies surprisingly similar to Chopin’s compositions. The film follows Randal Corsen, Curaçao’s leading pianist, who aims to compose pieces inspired by Chopin for traditional instruments and in new arrangements. He collaborates with Janusz Olejniczak, a renowned Chopin expert and composer. Together, they plan to bring contemporary Curaçaoan musicians, who haven't performed Chopin before, together to perform the music.

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