How can a man who is – literally – paralyzed by happiness to find love? Because of a condition called cataplexy – a rare disorder that makes them lose control of their muscles whenever overwhelmed by strong emotions, especially joy – librarian Charlie has learned to suppress the emotions that all people in life his . But when beautiful Francesca appears in his life, Charlie will choose to suppress his feelings or let himself go by the wave? Based on a true story originally presented in this American life, Ode to Joy is an exciting story about what happens when we stop afraid and really let us live.