A Very Special Favor

In the glossy crossroads of post‑war Paris and sleek New York, a long‑absent French patriarch returns to the life he left behind. Michel Boullard—a proud, sharp‑tongued lawyer whose sense of French dignity borders on the theatrical—has spent a quarter of a century away from his daughter. He arrives with a single, oddly personal mission: to spark something beyond the rigid routine that has come to define her. To do this, he summons an old debt from across the Atlantic, enlisting the charismatic, self‑confident oil heir Paul Chadwick. Known for his effortless charm and a reputation as a quintessential playboy, Paul is asked to become the unlikely catalyst for a change that Michel believes only a foreign flirt can provoke.

Lauren Boullard—the daughter at the heart of the plan—is a distinguished Freudian psychologist, celebrated for her keen intellect and iron‑clad emotional control. She navigates the world with the precision of a scientist, keeping her personal life as tightly regulated as her practice. Her existence is a study in disciplined ambition, and the prospect of opening herself to impulsive romance feels both foreign and unsettling. The film paints her world in muted, academic tones, contrasting sharply with the vibrant, almost flamboyant energy that surrounds Paul’s New Yorkian lifestyle. This cultural and personality clash fuels a breezy, farcical rhythm that never loses its wit, allowing humor to flow through the tension between French pride and American swagger.

The premise sets up a delicate dance of intentions: a father hoping to redeem his own pride, a playboy tasked with a contrived courtship, and a psychologist poised on the edge of self‑imposed restraint. As these three forces orbit each other, the story explores the humor and unease that arise when carefully constructed identities are nudged by an outsider’s charm. The tone remains light and observant, inviting the audience to delight in the subtle battles of ego, culture, and the universal yearning for a life that balances ambition with affection.

Last Updated: December 04, 2025 at 23:41