The French Guy


The French Guy is a 2004 Russian romantic comedy television film directed by Vera Storozheva.

Plot

French baron Paul de Rousseau corresponds with Irina, a young woman from Russia, whom his valet, Guillaume, found through a marriage agency. During a chance encounter with translator Anya, Paul discovers that the letters he received from "Irina" were actually written by Anya herself. Anya, a graduate of Moscow State University, returned to her hometown, Glukhaya Potma, after finishing her studies. Paul falls deeply in love with Anya and sets out to win her heart. His adventures in Russia transform him: once a wealthy nobleman, he’s quickly reduced to homelessness by train thieves. Along the way, he learns to drink vodka on a dare, receives a gift of a Christmas tree, and ultimately finds the love of his life. After winning Anya's affection and outcompeting her fiancé, Paul takes her and his newfound Russian friends back to Paris.

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