In a picturesque and charming English village of the 19th century, lives a clever and determined young woman named Emma Woodhouse. Raised in the comfort of her home with her father, she has become an expert in matching her friends and acquaintances with suitors, although her own love life is a complete enigma. After orchestrating her friend Harriet Smith's marriage to the handsome Mr. Elton, Emma feels satisfied and confident in her abilities as a matchmaker.
However, fate has other plans. The arrival of a new visitor, the enigmatic and attractive Mr. Knightley, calls her recent decisions into question. As Emma continues to manipulate the relationships of those around her, she begins to discover the impact her actions have on others, as well as the true feelings that arise in her own heart.
Amid misunderstandings, jealousy, and the confusion of youth, Emma embarks on an emotional journey that will lead her to question her own desires and her place in the world. The peculiarities of British high society shine through witty dialogues and romantic entanglements, as Emma begins to scratch the surface of her superficiality. In a process of self-discovery and personal growth, Emma will learn that true love cannot be forced or controlled, and that sometimes, the best surprises come when you least expect them.