From Singin’ in the Rain to Once, one of the most tried-and-true subgenres of cinema is the musical drama. And it looks like we’re in for a treat later this summer when Begin Again, previously titled Can A Song Save Your Life?, hits theaters. The film, from Once helmer John Carney, boasts a pair of truly magnetic leads in Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley, along with a supporting cast that includes Hailee Steinfeld, Catherine Keener, Mos Def and James Corden. Now, a brief but enjoyable clip for the film has hit the web, highlighting the chemistry between Ruffalo and Knightley.

In the clip, which you can check out below, has-been record producer Dan Mulligan (Ruffalo) invites a talented East Village performer named Gretta back to his apartment so that he can hear her play. When it turns out, much to his surprise, that she doesn’t have a demo,...