In Miguel's family, music is forbidden, a heavy punishment for a boy who dreams of becoming a musician, just like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. Determined to prove his talent, Miguel ends up in a dazzlingly colorful world due to a series of circumstances: the Land of the Dead. There, he befriends Hector, a charming but unreliable companion. Together, they experience an extraordinary journey that reveals the true story behind Miguel's family.