 30 year old Virgil Stamp is a scientist developing technology to permanently preserve human organs for transplant. Through his research he accidentally discovers the possibility of freezing a human being to suspend the aging process. Virgil s only distraction is Emma, a 14 year old student in his wife s high school art class. His sanity hangs in the balance as he struggles to suppress his taboo attraction to the girl. Knowing the only obstacle is their age difference, Virgil formulates a plan to freeze himself for 15 years...11 years later, Virgil wakes up.