Armed with his genius as a biologist/physician, Dr. Wolper is intent on mastering the process of creating life... specifically in the form of his dead wife. All that's standing in his way is the university, the faculty, the laws of nature and about 20 local ordinances. But just when he is about to unravel the mystery of life, a sexy young assistant (Mariel Hemingway) moves in and captures his heart. Now, the only life that comes unraveled is his own.