Lawrence Wetherhold, a widowed professor at Carnegie Mellon, navigates his unhappy life as a misanthropic father to two teenagers and a reluctant brother to a ne'er-do-well. After a seizure and fall, Lawrence meets a former student-turned-physician at the emergency room, who sparks a romantic connection. However, his daughter, Vanessa, tries to thwart their relationship, while Lawrence's own pessimistic nature makes it difficult for him to find happiness.
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A life-altering twist unfolds when a professor's world is disrupted by unexpected appearances from his estranged adopted brother and a newfound love interest.
