Chinese Puzzle

• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Navigating the disorienting realities of transatlantic co-parenting, *Chinese Puzzle* finds Xavier impulsively relocating to New York after his wife and children move there, triggering a cascading series of comedic mishaps rooted in cultural clashes and questionable life choices. The film doesn't focus on grand romantic gestures, but instead the awkward, frustrating, and unexpectedly heartwarming challenges of building a fractured family life within the chaotic vibrancy of Chinatown. Unlike typical romantic comedies, the film’s humor arises from Xavier's persistent inability to establish stability, forcing him into increasingly absurd situations—including a sham marriage—that expose the complexities of modern relationships and the anxieties of a father desperate to remain present. The comedic tone is interwoven with a surprisingly poignant exploration of identity and displacement, particularly as Xavier struggles to reconcile his French upbringing with the demands of American life, and the evolving needs of his children.