An old skating rink in a quiet town was an unprofitable enterprise for the strong-willed businessman Noah Gordon, and for the inhabitants of the town it was almost the only joy in their too measured life. The beautiful Francie Picard was going to dissuade Noah from selling the skating rink at any cost - even if it meant making him fall madly in love with her. However, such a game of love can sometimes become a double-edged sword, and a passion-prank can suddenly turn into the painful happiness of real passion...