A chance encounter with acclaimed Cuban American pianist Aruán Ortiz gives Grete Skarpeid the opportunity to pursue a lifelong dream. In her sixties, she takes a leap of faith, recording her debut album with renowned jazz musicians in New York and performing at Havana’s legendary jazz festival. GRETE AND THE CUBAN PIANIST is a warm and poetic documentary about the power of music, the courage to follow your heart and the many surprises life has in store.