When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, 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."
During the summer of 1977, a killer known as the Son of Sam keeps all of New York City on edge with a series of brutal murders.
