Everyone Says I Love You

An upper-class Manhattan socialite whose desire for a partner who can take charge clashes with the messy reality of love. Her decisions trigger a cascade of entanglements across the family and their circle. She navigates loyalty, expectation, and personal longing as relationships shift under social scrutiny.

Skylar’s partner who seeks commitment and seeks to solidify their bond. He enlists DJ’s help in choosing an engagement ring, and his plans become entwined with the party's dynamics and Skylar’s evolving feelings. His actions drive pivotal moments of misdirection and reconciliation.

Skylar’s younger sister, who travels with her father and becomes a catalyst for romance through her matchmaking schemes. DJ’s schemes lead to romantic entanglements in Venice and back in New York, illustrating the playful yet meddling role she plays in others’ love lives.

Another sister, whose own love life and social presence weave into the ensemble’s fabric. Her interactions contribute to the lighthearted yet sharp commentary on relationships within a cosmopolitan milieu.

A provocative ex-con who unsettles the room with stories of prison stabbings and draws Skylar’s attention, complicating her relationship with Holden. His presence introduces tension and excitement, highlighting the blurred lines between danger and desire.

The neurotic ex-husband who lives in Paris, playing a pivotal role in DJ’s Venice storyline and in the broader web of relationships that cross borders. His interactions reveal how past loves linger and influence present choices.

A liberal Democratic lawyer who balances her political passions with family life and romance. Her dynamic with her husband Bob and with Joe adds a layer of adult, nuanced tenderness to the ensemble.

Steffi’s husband, a pragmatic man who must balance rehabilitation work with family loyalties. He anchors the family’s warmth while navigating the political and personal tensions around him.

Steffi and Bob’s son, whose brain tumor diagnosis prompts a shift in political beliefs and personal outlook. His arc provides a counterpoint of redemption and resilience within the broader narrative.

An art historian and one of the clients who contemplates romance outside her marriage, later returning to her husband. Her flirtation with Joe frames the film’s playful exploration of desire and fidelity.

An 88-year-old with dementia who wanders the house, providing a running joke that becomes darker and more surreal as the funeral scene unfolds. His presence adds a bittersweet, reflective dimension to the family tapestry.

DJ’s half-sister who pursues her own crushes around the social circle, contributing a lighter subplot about youth and belonging within the cosmopolitan clan.

DJ’s half-sister who also chases romantic possibilities, adding to the ensemble’s exploration of love, jealousy, and family dynamics.