Dr. Joel Flashman, a university graduate and an outstanding student with brilliant prospects, is posted to a small northern town to complete his internship. Upon arriving, Joel discovers that it is a real backwater, offering nothing promising for a successful career. Without wasting any time, Joel plans to return to New York, where his fiancée awaits him and a bright future. However, it is not that simple: by contract, Joel is required to work here for several years.