American is based on the story of Joy Womack (Talia Ryder), one of the few Americans to ever be accepted into the elite of Russia's Bolshoi Ballet. Testing the limits of dedication, determination, sacrifice and virtuosity, Joy's brilliance is an inspiring journey to the world's most competitive and hostile dance school. Encouraged by the burning passions of Tatiyana Volkova (Diane Kruger), the Bolshoi's magnetic and masterful teacher and first love, Joy's leap into the unknown touches on immortal perfection. But at what cost?