The Soloist

Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) is a Los Angeles Times reporter who was recently admitted to the hospital due to a riding accident. While in bed, he often heard beautiful violin sounds nearby, and got acquainted with the talented violinist Nathaniel Ells (Jamie Foxx). Gradually, he discovered that Ells had studied at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music, but dropped out of school due to schizophrenia and now can only make a living by performing on the streets. Lopez decided to write Els's story as a column, so he began to pay attention to Els's every move. In the process of getting to know each other, the two gradually established a deep friendship. Lopez even abandoned his family and career in order to help Els fulfill his musical dream. However, Els's mental illness has always been a bond between the two... This film is adapted from an article published by Steve Lopez in a newspaper.