The 2018 film Looking for Teddy (originally titled À la recherche de Teddy ) follows the comedic and slightly chaotic journey of , a bumbling but well-meaning man who finds himself in a bizarre predicament [1].

As he searches, the film leans into , utilizing quick dialogue, physical comedy, and Teddy’s own social awkwardness to drive the plot [3]. Ultimately, it’s a story about an underdog trying to find his place—and his dignity—in a world that seems to be playing a prank on him [1, 2].

The story kicks off when Teddy’s life is turned upside down by a series of misunderstandings [2]. While trying to navigate his mundane daily routine, he accidentally becomes entangled with a group of eccentric characters—ranging from overly dramatic neighbors to low-level criminals [3]. The narrative centers on a (or sometimes a person, depending on the specific slapstick beat) that Teddy is blamed for losing, forcing him to go on a "quest" through his neighborhood to set things right [1, 2].