Directed by Woody Allen, Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris (Larry David) and a nanve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody (Evan Rachel Wood). When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works".