좀 더 자유로운 삶을 위해 자신이 속해 있던 상류사회의 삶을 포기하게 된 주인공이 우연히 만난 남부출신의 어린 소녀와 만나게 되면서 벌어지는 이야기

Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a nave, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. 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."