In the heart of Memphis, a young man’s passion for the refined world of wine clashes with his family’s deep-rooted legacy in the smoky world of barbecue. Mamoudou Athie stars as Elijah, who dreams of becoming a master sommelier, a path that requires immense dedication and takes him far from the expectations of his father, Louis, played by Courtney B. Vance. Louis, a proud and traditional man, has always assumed Elijah would one day take over the family’s beloved rib joint, a responsibility he shares with Elijah’s supportive but pragmatic mother, played by Niecy Nash. This heartfelt drama from writer-director Prentice Penny follows Elijah as he navigates the intense pressures of sommelier training while trying to honor the bonds of family and tradition. As he delves deeper into the complexities of vineyards and vintages, the simmering tension at home threatens to boil over, forcing everyone to confront what it truly means to pursue one’s own dreams.