12-year-old Ruli and his sister, Mili, live in the suburbs of Jakarta with their father, who works as a motorcycle taxi driver, and who is struggling with debts. When their father has an accident and loses his job, the situation becomes unbearable. Ruli resolves to participate in a singing contest, hoping to win a prize that will help his family pay off the debts contracted. But he has to face strong competition and the opposition of Mrs. Wita, a woman involved in the accident.