The Prodigy's Promise

In Prodigy’s Promise, three generations of musical prodigies are tied to their musical destiny. The grandmother is a violin prodigy in Nazi Germany who is the object of one of Mengele’s sadistic experiments. The son, Sam, is a guitar prodigy who becomes a rock star. He promises to assume his mother’s musical legacy. Unfortunately, his career is derailed by tragedy. He deals with his trauma by creating a new identity and denying his past. It becomes a well-kept secret even from his wife and children. A once passionate and intimate relationship is on the rocks.
For Sam to resume his musical career, he must confront the demons of his past and make amends with a past lover and former band mate. A visit to his childhood neighborhood and his mother’s best friend gives him insights into his past and helps heal some deep wounds. He reunites with old friends and bandmates and rediscovers his love of music.
Ironically, as he decides to resume his musical career, his son, another guitar prodigy, becomes a star. Their musical journeys become entwined. In the meantime, his marriage to Becky, a successful writer, becomes rocky. Can he resume his career and save his marriage?