If a Man Answers

Chantal is a cute, fashion-conscious daughter torn between her French roots and a conservative Boston upbringing. She grows into a wily, resourceful woman who navigates love, family meddling, and the modeling world. Through wit and manipulation, she seeks security and affection, culminating in an unexpected pregnancy that signals a new chapter. She learns to assert herself within a comedic, high-society game.

Gene is a photographer who draws Chantal into modeling and then into marital trouble. He wavers between charm and temptation, becomes entangled in the women’s schemes, and even entertains the idea of a polyamorous arrangement. His actions reveal a mix of allure, insecurity, and loyalty as the plot unfolds.

Germaine is a former French showgirl and a calculating matriarch who uses wit and manipulation to steer the family. She guides Chantal with unconventional teaching methods and orchestrates the elaborate 'Robert Swan' ruse. Her deception fuels the comedy, yet her revelations push the family toward reconciliation.

Robert Swan is the supposed lover conjured by Germaine and the family, later revealed to be Adam Wright, Gene’s father, in disguise. The deception drives suspicion, jealousy, and humor as the characters test loyalties. The reveal flips expectations and helps them find a path to reconciliation.

John is a conservative Boston antiques dealer, protective of his daughter and wary of her French side. He initially intervenes directly but becomes part of the elaborate ruse. His pragmatic, skeptical perspective grounds the comedy in familiar parental authority.

Tina is a spoiled college friend who arrives in New York and flirts with Gene, challenging Chantal’s marriage. Her presence accelerates the dramatic tension and pushes Chantal to test the 'training' tricks. Her jealousy and insecurity reveal the fragility of appearances in a social climate of privilege.