The Six Wives of Henry Lefay

A wealthy American audio/video store owner whose apparent death unleashes a chaotic scramble over his life and multiple marriages. He remains a charismatic, self-assured figure whose presence lingers in the family’s decisions and in flashbacks that reveal a more complex romantic past. His larger-than-life persona drives both the humor and the emotional core of the story.

Henry's current wife who fights to control the inheritance and funeral arrangements. She pushes for a closed-casket ceremony and staunchly defends her stake in Henry’s legacy, creating tension within the family. Her actions set off a chain of conflicts that unearth deeper loyalties and resentments.

Henry's first wife who reappears claiming a past marriage and challenging the present family dynamics. Her arrival exposes the long history of Henry's relationships and the competing claims of the wives. She adds a sense of historical continuity to the unfolding drama.

A key figure who orders the cremation by forging a signature, then steals the ashes, escalating the conflict at the funeral. Her actions catalyze chaos and force the family to confront the consequences of deceit within their circle. She hints at a deeper history with Henry as one of his wives.

Henry's daughter who negotiates the shifting family dynamics and contemplates a move to California. She interacts with her father, navigates romantic entanglements, and ultimately seeks a path toward reconciliation. Her perspective anchors the emotional center of the family’s journey.

Another figure from Henry's past who reveals that Henry proposed to her, highlighting the complexity of his romantic history. Her confession adds to the sense that Henry’s life defies a simple, tidy narrative. She contributes to the theme that memory and truth are tangled in the family saga.

Barbie's grandmother who provides a grounded, candid viewpoint within the family. She helps steer characters toward practical concerns, such as Kate's hospital status, and she embodies the older generation’s influence on family decisions. Her presence adds warmth and pragmatic humor.

Barbie's mother who is in the hospital, a figure central to the inheritance tensions and emotional stakes surrounding Barbie's life. Her illness heightens the urgency and pressure on the family to resolve conflicts. Kate represents the personal costs behind the larger family drama.

Barbie's fiancé who initially proposes to her but is turned down, then later reconnects as a hopeful partner for Barbie. He becomes a bridge between generations and a source of stability amid family upheaval. His evolving relationship with Barbie mirrors the film’s themes of forgiveness and renewal.