As the film opens, the setting is the typical, but imaginary American small town of Bedford Falls, somewhere in New York state, identified by a snow-covered sign: "You are Now in Bedford Falls.Not really believing her, nonetheless, he lambasted her for her leaked blog story, and reprimanded her with three weeks leave without pay...the chance came at last to Mother McTeague." By nightfall, a crowd has gathered in front of the saloon, where the dentist exhibits his art to an audience.As they left, they met another member of the entourage, Rudd's pretty blonde consulate secretary Rika Van den Haas (Patsy Kensit).