New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
Penelope is a modern-day witch - a 'Venefica,' to be exact. Today, she must undergo the mystical - and potentially deadly - rite of passage that determines whether her magic is to be used for good or for evil.