Charles Brewster, a wealthy real estate developer and widower, lives with his beautiful daughter Julia in a posh penthouse apartment in present-day New York City. His love for his daughter and concern for her life-style and future happiness entangles him in a game of matchmaking. He persuades one of his employees Rick Cooper, a handsome bachelor, to date his daughter with the proviso that he could look but not touch. Charles's unique scheme that he believes is fail proof goes awry with heartbreaking results. The twists and turns of the story and its colorful cast of supporting characters bring surprises and a touch of fantasy to this romantic tale.