Lillian is the gifted voice and songwriter behind superstar Evelyn's fame, yet she is mocked for her appearance and betrayed by her manager, Allen. When she threatens to expose their deception, Allen runs her over. Lillian awakens in the body of Alice, a seventeen-year-old student, and vows to take back everything they stole.
Using her new identity, Lillian returns to the music industry, exposes Evelyn's lip-syncing, and rises as a singer in her own right. She finds an ally and true love in Will, a powerful musician who recognizes her talent. But Evelyn and Allen refuse to let her go, plotting increasingly deadly revenge.
When Will is stabbed while protecting her, Lillian offers her life to save him. An angel returns her soul to her original body, and the lovers reunite. Embracing her true self, Lillian becomes a celebrated diva and proposes to Will onstage, finally claiming both her voice and her happiness.
