The local matchmaker (shadchan), Reb Kalman arranges a match for Carolina, the daughter of a wealthy client, Reb Pinchas. The daughter is already romantically linked with her teacher of French, Max.
Reb Kalman, the community's matchmaker, brings together Carolina, the daughter of an influential family, with Reb Pinchas. However, there's an existing romantic entanglement between her and her French teacher, Max.