Upon unearthing a one-of-a-kind, blood red violin, appraiser Charles Morritz uncovers the spectacular journey of the long-lost masterpiece - how it changed hands and the lives of all who touched it.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1998. Parallel titles in French, Italian, German and Mandarin appear behind main title.

Red violin -- Auction -- Private conversation -- Maestro -- Prodigy -- Tutor -- Keeping time -- Solace -- Auditions -- Early departure -- Gypsy player -- Fetid corpse -- Afflicted -- Pope foundation -- New owner -- March -- Offering -- Second opinion -- Reserves -- Organic compound -- The genesis -- Instrument of deceit -- Very special -- End credits.