In a picturesque but peculiar suburban town, an elderly inventor lives in a sprawling, gloomy mansion atop a hill. Within the mansion's walls, the inventor creates an artificial man named Edward, equipping him with scissors for hands due to the inventor's sudden demise before he could finish Edward’s human-like hands. Isolated and alone, Edward's existence is undiscovered by the town below until Peg, a kind-hearted Avon saleswoman, stumbles upon the mansion. Intrigued and compassionate, she invites Edward to live with her family, introducing him to a world he's never known.

Edward, with his unique scissor hands, quickly becomes a neighborhood sensation, showcasing his extraordinary talent for hedge trimming and hairstyling, endearing himself to the townsfolk. As he tries to fit into the community, he develops a deep affection for Peg’s daughter, Kim, who initially fears him but gradually warms up to his gentle nature. Despite his attempts to lead a normal life, Edward's inability to touch gently causes misunderstandings, leading to conflicts within the community. His journey is one of self-discovery, love, and the quest for acceptance, challenging both Edward and the townspeople to see beyond his physical appearance to the kind soul beneath.