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Champagne Problems
A sparkling holiday romance set among Paris bookshops and snow-dusted Champagne vineyards, where a deal-driven executive finds her ambition losing its bubbles, one glass and one honest confession at a time.
Champagne Problems
Champagne Problems

"Christmas in France is always a good idea."

18 November 2025 United States of America 99 min 6.1 (235)

Director: Mark Steven Johnson

Cast: Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Xavier Samuel, Flula Borg, Thibault de Montalembert

Comedy Romance Ambition versus fulfillment Honesty and integrity Heritage and tradition versus corporate takeover Trust in love Optimism and second chances

Champagne Problems — Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Sydney Price

Minka Kelly

Archetype: Hero (driven careerist) Key Trait: Ambition

Motivation

At first, career success and closing the deal before Christmas. Later, integrity and love.

Character Arc

She starts as a single-minded executive whose job is to buy Château Cassell. By the end she tells Hugo the truth, loses her job and builds a new life with Henri.

Henri Cassell

Tom Wozniczka

Archetype: Romantic lead Key Trait: Charm

Motivation

Protecting his family's legacy and finding real love.

Character Arc

He is a charming stranger at a bookstore who turns out to be the founder's son. He feels betrayed when he learns why Sydney is there, then apologizes for not trusting her and reconciles with her.

Hugo Cassell

Thibault de Montalembert

Archetype: Patriarch / mentor Key Trait: Pride in tradition

Motivation

Securing the future of his house and his family.

Character Arc

The founder of the champagne house, who is considering selling it. Sydney's honesty convinces him to reconsider.

Roberto

Sean Amsing

Archetype: Comic relief Key Trait: Wit

Motivation

Making the best of every situation.

Character Arc

A scene-stealing supporting character who gives the film much of its humor and optimism.

Cast

Minka Kelly as Sydney Price
Tom Wozniczka as Henri Cassell
Xavier Samuel as Ryan Garner
Flula Borg as Otto Moller
Thibault de Montalembert as Hugo Cassell
Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Skyler Price
Sean Amsing as Roberto Salazar
Mitchell Mullen as Marvin Roth
Astrid Whettnall as Brigitte Laurent
Joël Cudennec as Philippe
Thierry René as Marcel (Concierge)
Victoire Dauxerre as Receptionist #1
Pascal Lifschutz as Dom Pérignon
Sophia Yamna as Train Food Attendant
Nelly Lawson as Soul Cycle Instructor

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