Giovanni

On a warm and lazy summer evening in a little Italian district on EmpressStreet, two very important things occur: ten-year-old Antonio DAngeloreceives the birthday gift he always wanted: A new violin. And downthe hall, the Ciccione parents receive the gift of a new baby boy who they nameGiovanni.

Determined to become a great violinist, Antonio overcomes a physical handicap andquickly reaches a skill level far beyond his years, despite his jealous violin instructorsefforts to prevent Antonios progress at every opportunity. When Antonio discoversthat his biggest fan lives right in his own house, he and Giovanni form an unbreakablebond held together by their passion for music and singing. As the pair embarks on aquest to attain their dreams of performing on the big stage, they carry out hilariousantics, learn life lessons, and share countless heartfelt moments as they discover thatsometimes the journey is as much fun as the fi nish line.