Though she’s been groomed for stardom all her life by an overbearing mother, singer Noni is having trouble dealing with her success. Feeling unable to cope any longer, Noni tries to kill herself, but luckily Kaz, the police officer assigned to be her bodyguard, thwarts her suicide attempt.

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s melodrama about the trappings of celebrity explores the difficulty of keeping one’s integrity in show business while also doubling as a heartfelt love story. The film is carried by Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s glittering yet delicate performance and also stars Danny Glover!