 Brought up in rural southwest China by his American anthropologist father, 15 year old Tyler has always felt like an outsider. Despite speaking fluent Chinese he has made few friends and is ridiculed because of his western appearance. Hope comes in the form of his uncle, Jack, who suggests that Tyler should come to live with him in Shanghai. Tyler enthusiastically accepts his uncle s offer and moves to the big city. He soon discovers, though, that this change of location brings with it a whole new set of challenges. Meanwhile, Jack s cultural investment company is staging an international fashion design competition. One of the potential competitors is Yao Yao, a ballet teacher striving to become a fashion designer. Although eager to compete, Yao Yao is unable to afford the expensive materials or to hire models for the competition. Tyler, Jack and Yao Yao s journeys intertwine to tell a story of how friendship can overcome cultural boundaries; a dynamic story that shows us the importance of following your dreams.