In a prestigious university, an eccentric biology professor named Dr. Henry Morgan becomes obsessed with creating artificial life. Combining his scientific genius with a clumsy sense of romance, he embarks on an ambitious project to develop a human being from mixed genes. Lost in his world of experiments and formulas, Dr. Morgan goes through a personal crisis as he grapples with the death of his wife. The story complicates when a group of students, fascinated by the professor's ideas, decide to help him and dive into the transformative process that challenges the boundaries of ethics and morality.
As the experiment progresses, the professor forms an unexpected bond with his creation, leading him to question what it truly means to be human. Meanwhile, chaos unleashes on campus, with university authorities realizing the implications of his work and a rivalry with a colleague who seeks to discredit his research. Dr. Morgan's personal relationships become strained, as his obsession pulls him away from his daily life, including his interactions with colleagues and students.
The film blends comedy and drama in a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the quest for life in a universe that often seems devoid of meaning. Through his peculiar journey, Dr. Morgan discovers that perhaps the answers he seeks are closer than he thinks.