A young and talented drummer attending a prestigious music academy finds himself under the wing of the most respected professor at the school, one who does not hold back on abuse towards his students. The two form an odd relationship as the student wants to achieve greatness, and the professor pushes him.
The film won award at the 87th Academy Award Ceremony for :
- Best performance by an actor in a supporting Role
- Best achievement in sound mixing
- Best achievement in film editing